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Skills for Jobs White Paper Welcomed by Hospitality Sector Pathways into employment crucial for rebuilding hospitality and UK’s economy
UKHospitality has welcomed the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper, providing a blueprint for the UK’s post-16 education system.
The trade body has reiterated the importance of providing pathways for young people into employment to secure the future of the hospitality sector and help boost economic regeneration post-COVID.
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Encouraging more people into careers in hospitality was
a priority for the sector even before the devastation of the pandemic. As we emerge from the crisis, securing support to offer pathways for young people into employment will be more vital than ever. Giving employers more input into the qualifications delivered and encouraging collaboration with further education institutions is extremely welcome.
“There is an opportunity for the hospitality to drive the economic recovery of the UK after this crisis has passed. We are in arguably the
UKH Warns Over Sector Closures
UKHospitality is warning that businesses in the hospitality sector must receive further support if they are to survive the crisis and play their part in the rebuilding of the economy.
The warning follows figures published by CGA show a net decline of nearly 6,000 licensed premises in the UK.
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The loss of 6,000 premises is a dreadful blow to this country’s hospitality sector, but it is going to be the tip of the iceberg if we continue on our current course.
“The sector’s outlet numbers have contracted 5% and one in five businesses say they do not have enough cash to last beyond February. The entire sector continues to be hit hard, but restaurants have arguably been hit hardest of all. Not surprisingly, many of the worst off are independent businesses teetering on the verge of collapse due, in large part, to the issue of rent debt.
“This is a stark reminder of the importance of having an exit strategy and ongoing support for businesses. Sustaining businesses,
keeping them alive and keeping jobs protected is vitally important and is going to be key to recovery once we emerge from this. If we have the right support in place now, it will make the job of recovery much more achievable once we are in a position to reopen again.
“The forthcoming Budget must be a one which delivers a bold, wide- ranging package of financial support to ensure as many businesses as possible are saved. The VAT cut and business rates holiday extensions must be top of the menu.”
best position to offer employment and provide investment in town centres and high streets in every region. Providing people with the knowledge, skills and desire to embark on a rewarding and exciting career will be crucial to filling hard-to-fill vacancies, ensuring the hospitality sector bounces back stronger from the crisis, and supporting the regeneration of the country’s economy.”
www.gov.uk/government/ publications/skills-for-jobs-lifelong- learning-for-opportunity-and-growth
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