The ongoing debate regarding the impact of Labour’s new business rates reform has intensified, with rising concerns among industry stakeholders. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, is poised to benefit
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Greene King, the second-largest pub operator in Britain, is poised to implement job cuts as the company reacts to escalating costs and diminishing profits. This announcement follows a series of
Sir Tim Martin, founder of JD Wetherspoon, has publicly endorsed Reform UK’s proposal aimed at providing relief to pubs facing escalating tax burdens. His support highlights a significant move within
The recent financial analysis indicates a significant downturn in the spending patterns of British holidaymakers, particularly in seaside, countryside, and small town destinations. In the twelve months leading to September,
Reform UK has unveiled a proposal aimed at reducing the cost of a pint as part of a broader £3 billion tax giveaway designed to support the struggling pub industry
A proposed tourist tax on overnight visitors in the UK could redirect travellers away from the country, potentially harming the staycation market. According to the chairman of Safestay, a company
Heathrow Airport is poised to benefit from a £900 million business rates discount, raising concerns among hospitality leaders regarding the fairness of the business rates system. This discount represents a
>Tens of thousands of businesses categorised as ‘zombie’ companies risk collapse this year, as they contend with severe financial pressures related to high tax rates, increasing employment costs, and declining
Nearly 600 jobs have been lost following a deal to rescue the beleaguered Revel Collective, a bar group known for its Revolution, Revolución de Cuba, and Peach pub brands. The
A prominent pub chain in the United Kingdom has collapsed just days before Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a comprehensive rescue package for the sector. This development puts more
Britain’s struggling pubs face a renewed challenge as the Labour government proposes to raise visa costs for foreign workers. This move comes at a time when the hospitality sector is
Rachel Reeves is set to exclude hotels and restaurants from a new financial package aimed at alleviating the impact of rising business rates. This announcement was made at the recent
The chief executive of Premier Inn owner Whitbread, Dominic Paul, has issued a stark warning regarding the potential ramifications of proposed changes to business rates. He emphasised that these adjustments
Rachel Reeves’s proposed tax increases have raised significant concerns within the leisure and hospitality sector, with industry leaders warning that up to 540 pubs could be forced to close within
Whitbread PLC could benefit from robust third-quarter trading figures and the possibility of moderating cost pressures, according to Citi, which has issued a positive outlook ahead of the hospitality group’s
Ken Murphy, chief executive of Tesco plc, has publicly backed the hospitality sector in its ongoing dispute over Britain’s business rates framework. Speaking on 8 January 2026, Murphy articulated the
