Archives for November 17, 2022

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Business rates reform top of trade bodies’ wishlist

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Business rates reform top of trade bodies’ wishlist

By Gary Lloyd

Sector bodies have demanded an urgent reform of business rates as their first priority of the Government after Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement on Thursday 17 November.

Rates relief increased to 75%

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Rates relief increased to 75%

By Rebecca Weller

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Thursday 17 November) announced an almost £14bn business rates support package for SMEs including an extension to business rates relief, as part of the Autumn Statement.

‘Energy prices crippling vital and viable businesses’

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‘Energy prices crippling vital and viable businesses’

By Nikkie Thatcher

A number of trade bodies have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, which said there would be a “targeted approach” to help businesses with energy costs later in the year.

VAT to stay at 20% despite calls to reduce it

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VAT to stay at 20% despite calls to reduce it

By Gary Lloyd

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced the 20% VAT rate will be maintained until March 2026 despite repeated calls from the hospitality sector for a reduction.

Crumbs of comfort as VAT pleas ignored

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Crumbs of comfort as VAT pleas ignored

By Ed Bedington

Well, we knew it was going to be grim, and any suggestion of support was going to be highly unlikely, but those who were hoping for VAT reform will have been left dismayed by the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.

NLW ‘biggest rise ever’ confirmed

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NLW ‘biggest rise ever’ confirmed

By Nikkie Thatcher

The 9.7% increase in the National Living Wage (NLW) to £10.42 has been confirmed by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement today (Thursday 17 November).

Cost of living crisis vs competitive socialising

Cost of living crisis vs competitive socialising

By Ed Bedington

Competitive socialising has seen significant growth as consumers embrace the opportunity to get active in the pub, but with recession now on the cards and a cost of living crisis, how will the sector be impacted?

Pint sees biggest price hike in 10 years

Pint sees biggest price hike in 10 years

By Rebecca Weller

The average cost of a pint of draught lager saw its biggest increase in 10 years between October 2021 and October 2022, figures released yesterday (Wednesday 16 November) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

Food prices rise by a fifth in 12 months

Food prices rise by a fifth in 12 months

By Gary Lloyd

Food price inflation hit 19.9% in October – the ninth consecutive month of double-digit rises – according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.

How to deal with noise complaints

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How to deal with noise complaints

By Graeme Cushion, partner, Poppleston Allen

Poppleston Allen partner Graeme Cushion looks at the rules around music noise and residents.

Sky AdVans bid to push footy fans into pubs

Sky AdVans bid to push footy fans into pubs

By Gary Lloyd

With almost eight out of 10 sports fans looking to watch the World Cup in a pub, Sky has launched a fleet of AdVans across England and Wales to drive punters into sites.

Free support for hospitality to safeguard record festive turnover

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Free support for hospitality to safeguard record festive turnover

By Rob Easton BSc, PgDip, MSc, MBA, of Shield Safety

Rob Easton, head of environmental health at Shield Safety, discusses the potential £4bn* revenue spike heading towards the UK’s hospitality sector during the 2022 festive period but warns venues could be at risk if they aren’t prepared for surging footfall.