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The upcoming Budget is a chance for the Government to demonstrate its commitment to the hospitality sector and to recognise that we are a serious player and a powerful driver for positive economic growth. Hospitality is in a great position to contribute pragmatically and positively, having achieved higher and faster growth in output, wages and productivity than the economy as a whole in recent years. With the right stable and supportive tax and regulatory framework we can boost skills and opportunities, secure investment in regeneration and unlock the value of our social capital to unleash Britain’s global potential and help the Government achieve its aim of “levelling-up” the domestic workforce.


Our submission to the Treasury calls on the Government to focus on three main areas to support the sector


Kate Nicholls UKHospitality Chief Executive


The very first Budget Statement of the new Government and a post-Brexit Britain is approaching fast. Just a few months into the new Government, it will be interesting to see the methods by which Boris Johnson and his team will seek to support the UK’s economy now that we have left the EU.


and boost the economy. Unlocking economic growth by providing a 10% cut in the business rates multiplier, undertaking the promised and long-awaited fundamental review of the entire rates system, freezing alcohol duty and reducing VAR for the accommodation and food and drink industries. Boosting skills and opportunities for the workforce by raising the National Insurance Contributions threshold for employers allowing businesses to pay more in wages without eating into margins. We also want the Low Pay Commission to continue to act in its role, taking into account broad economic conditions when setting future rates of National Minimum and National Living Wages. We are also calling for reform of the apprenticeship levy.


Another area in which we are pushing the Government is one in which we are becoming increasingly involved.


UKHospitality reaction to Environment Bill


Commenting on the publication of the Government’s Environment Bill, UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The hospitality sector takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and we welcome the Government’s commitments in that regard. Our sector has worked proactively to cut waste, promote recycling and tackle environmental issues, and will continue to do so.


We want the Government to work to bring communities together by investing in local transport and communications infrastructure. Customers cannot enjoy themselves in venues if they cannot reach them. We also live in the age of social currency, where customers want to share their experiences and with added connectivity there is more freedom to share and post – a benefit to the overall experience of the consumer but also great for showcasing some of the fantastic tourist and hospitality offerings across the UK. From seaside towns to the countryside, it is vital that we avoid disadvantages dictated by geography for all businesses.


There are undoubtedly some busy times ahead as we deliver on our campaign priorities and plans to help us achieve even more and continue to make the hospitality sector a great place to work and run businesses.


Voluntary measures have already worked to remove huge amounts of single-use plastic and we are working on measures to reduce carbon emissions for our sector.


“Any new measures need to take into consideration possible cost increases, of which consumers will need to be made aware. Whatever the Government proposes, it’s important that such measures do not undermine the work we are already doing or, worse, pile on significant additional costs.”


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February 2020


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