UK Hospitality news
A curated set of reliable sources and links — so you can stay informed without drowning in headlines.
Healey calls in retail and hospitality chiefs for pre-budget talks
Chancellor John Healey has called in bosses from Sainsbury's, M&S, Tesco and leading leisure operators for talks ahead of a budget they fear could increase their tax burden — including a potential business rates raid on larger outlets. The meeting will discuss the UK's retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, small businesses and the high street.
FD OD joins UKHospitality to support the sector
We're proud to be members of UKHospitality — the leading representative body for the UK hospitality sector. We'll be sharing key updates (VAT, business rates, employment regulation and more) and translating them into practical actions for operators.
UKHospitality: Latest policy updates and industry briefings
The latest updates from UKHospitality covering VAT, business rates, employment regulation and the key issues affecting operators. A reliable place to track what is changing and what is coming next.
Consumer price inflation (CPI): latest release
Official inflation data that feeds directly into wage pressure, supplier pricing and consumer spending. Useful for keeping an eye on the direction of costs and demand.
Monetary Policy Summary and interest rate decisions
Interest rates affect borrowing costs, refinancing and consumer confidence. Track the latest decisions and commentary from the Bank of England.
The Caterer: Hospitality news
Daily hospitality headlines across restaurants, pubs, hotels and suppliers — including openings, closures, deals and regulation.
BigHospitality: Restaurants and casual dining
Restaurant and casual dining news, insight and trends — useful for keeping tabs on what is happening across the sector.
Morning Advertiser: Pub and bar news
Pub and bar focused news and analysis — including pricing, drinks trends, regulation and operator case studies.
Trusted sources
These are the places we recommend for staying on top of UK hospitality news.
The Caterer
The UK's leading hospitality media brand covering hotels, restaurants, pubs and foodservice.
UKHospitality
The leading representative body for the UK hospitality sector - policy, lobbying and industry updates.
BigHospitality
Daily news, insight and opinion from the world of restaurants and hospitality.
Morning Advertiser
The pub and bar industry's go-to source for news, business advice and market trends.
ONS
Official UK statistics on inflation, labour market and economic indicators that influence costs and demand.
Bank of England
Interest rate decisions and economic commentary that impact borrowing costs and consumer confidence.
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