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Jul- 2018 -10 JulyProperty
Airbnb hosts could be taxed under review into ‘rent a room’ relief
A new government review into the ‘rent a room’ relief system means hosts letting rooms using Airbnb style platforms could…
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Jun- 2018 -11 JuneRegulation
Jeremy Corbyn to clamp down on sexual harassment in hospitality and employers taking tips
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has made a pledge to make easier for victims of sexual harassment in the hospitality sector…
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6 JuneRegulation
‘Gig economy’ petition to protect workers hits 2,000 signatures
A petition to ensure all ‘gig economy’ workers get holiday pay, sick pay, and minimum wage has hit 2,000 signatures.…
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May- 2018 -2 MayRegulation
UKHospitality welcomes government’s recognition of immigration policy
UKHospitality has welcomed the government’s acknowledgement of the contributions made by EU nationals to the UK’s small businesses. The group…
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Feb- 2018 -14 FebruaryRegulation
BHA claims success after Government rejects Wales-wide tourism tax plans
Hoteliers in Wales have welcomed the rejection of broad proposals for a Wales-wide ‘tourism tax’. Since the autumn, a British…
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Jan- 2018 -15 JanuaryHotel Brands
Brent Council approves Aparthotel modernisation in Wembley
Brent Council has given planning permission to LHG (London Hotel Group) to modernise a “faded” Aparthotel hotel in Wembley, London.…
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Dec- 2017 -14 DecemberFeatures
Why the chancellor would rather be you
Being appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer must count as the closest thing to becoming Prime Minister, which we all know…
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11 DecemberHotels
Government names and shames poor-paying hospitality businesses
A government report revealing the names of 260 employers who have failed to pay their staff correctly has been published,…
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Oct- 2017 -6 OctoberTrade Organisations
BHA: Government plans to avert hospitality staff crisis ‘too late’
The British Association (BHA) has said that plans to encourage more British people to consider a career in hospitality and…
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2 OctoberTourism
Golden Week: UKinbound urges government to extend Chinese visa
Amidst China’s Golden Week holiday which started 1 October, UKinbound has urged the government to make its two-year reduced cost…
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