Key Points from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget: Implications for UK Hospitality
In the first Labour Budget in over a decade, Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out significant policy changes affecting the UK hospitality sector. For businesses already stretched by rising costs, this Budget’s increase in wages, National Insurance, and the evolution of business rates will require close attention to mitigate impacts on growth and operations. Here, tax […]
Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence: New Legislation – Is Your Hospitality Business Prepared?
Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence NEWS ALERT SENT FROM UKHOSPITALITY TO ALL MEMBERS – IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES Whether you are a UKHospitality member or not, this is important information which you should be aware of. We would like to bring your attention to a significant update in legislation that introduces the “Failure […]
Boosting Winter Profits: Effective Stock Management Strategies for Hospitality Businesses
As the winter season approaches, hospitality businesses across the UK are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. Whether you run a pub, restaurant, or hotel, managing stock efficiently during the holiday rush is crucial to maximising profitability. From festive menus to seasonal drinks, getting stock levels right can mean the […]
Indulge in Innovation: The Chocolicious Drink Trends of 2025
The “Chocolicious” trend in the drinks sector is setting the tone for 2025, emphasising indulgence in premium and flavoured hot chocolates, signalling a shift towards luxury in everyday treats. This trend is fuelled by consumers’ desire for affordable luxuries during economic downturns – a phenomenon known as the “lipstick effect,” where small indulgences become more […]
Food Trends for 2025 Revealed
The food and drink trends for 2025 as identified by Bidfood reflect an exciting blend of cultural exploration, health-conscious choices, and sustainable practices that promise to shape the future of the hospitality industry. Here’s an in-depth look at the food trends for 2025. You may also wish to read our overview of the Drinks Trends […]
Understanding the Tipping Act 2023: Implications for the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality sector is set to experience significant changes with the enforcement of the Tipping Act 2023, which come into effect on 1 October 2024. This legislation, amending the Employment Rights Act 1996, introduces new mandates on how tips, gratuities, and service charges – collectively referred to as “tips” – are to be managed, processed, […]
The New Food Waste Legislation: What Hospitality Leaders Need to Know
Food Waste Legislation – As the hospitality industry approaches a significant regulatory change, the ‘Simpler Recycling’ legislation under the Environment Act 2021 mandates a new approach to waste management. From 31 March 2025, businesses with 10 or more employees must separate food waste from general and dry mixed recyclables before collection. This initiative has raised […]
New SIA Licensing Requirements: What Hospitality Businesses Need to Know
From April 2025, changes to the Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensing will come into effect, impacting hospitality venues that employ door supervisors and security guards. It’s crucial to understand these changes to ensure compliance and maintain the integrity of your security operations. Overview of Changes: Refresher Training Requirement: Starting from April 2025, individuals renewing their […]
Impending Fiscal Shock: The £928M Challenge Facing UK Hospitality
As the UK hospitality sector braces for the termination of business rates relief on 31 March, a staggering financial burden looms. Without government intervention, hospitality venues across the nation face an impending £928 million hike in business rates come April. This could see individual venues grappling with fourfold increases in their operational costs – a […]
Ensuring NMW Compliance in the Hospitality Sector
With HMRC increasing its scrutiny on National Minimum Wage (NMW) compliance, it is imperative for the hospitality sector to understand and adhere to these regulations. The complexities of NMW laws can often be underestimated, and with HMRC targeting SMEs across the UK, hospitality businesses are no exception. Key Areas of NMW Compliance for Hospitality Worker […]