David Cameron
Explore the impact of former UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s policies on the hospitality sector. From his tenure as Foreign Secretary to his previous premiership, our coverage delves into how his decisions on tourism, business regulation, and international relations have influenced hotel operations and strategy. Stay informed on the political developments that shape the landscape for hoteliers and hospitality professionals.
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Mar- 2020 -2 MarchBusiness Bites
Entrepreneurs relief may be scrapped by Sunak
The new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, may scrap entrepreneur’s relief to raise £3bn a year as a means to bring in some extra dosh for the Treasury. Sunak will undoubtedly be looking for ways to raise extra revenue given the government’s infrastructure spending plans as it seeks to make a visible…
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Jan- 2018 -2 JanuarySponsored
Bag yourself a bargain hotel in France and beat the Brexit blues
So, you’re fed up with the winter rain and befuddled politicians. Even the forthcoming royal wedding doesn’t fully float your boat. Have you considered moving across the channel and buying a small hotel in France? Leggett has a wide portfolio to choose from and you will probably be surprised by the value for…
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Jul- 2016 -1 JulyCurrent Affairs
Decision on airport expansion delayed following Brexit fallout
A decision on expanding either Heathrow or Gatwick airport is to be delayed until “at least October”, the government has said. An announcement was expected to confirm whether projects at Heathrow or Gatwick would get the go-ahead, but a decision has been pushed back following the UK’s vote to leave…
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Jun- 2016 -24 JuneCurrent Affairs
Brexit to cause hospitality sector ‘great deal of uncertainty and concern’
In a dramatic night for political history the UK has voted to leave the EU, 43 years after joining the union. The Leave campaign edged the Referendum with 51.9% of the votes (17,410,742) to Remain’s 48.1% (16,141,241), sparking the pound to slump to a 31-year low as financial markets were…
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May- 2016 -11 MayCurrent Affairs
Heathrow offers to ban night flights amid push for third runway
Heathrow has offered to ban night flights and cut down noise pollution in an effort to improve its bid for a controversial third runway. The west London airport said it will ban flights between the hours of 11pm and 5:30am, and establish a clear and legally binding noise envelope for…
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Feb- 2016 -12 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
UKinbound backs staying in EU
UKinbound has revealed that 82% of its members believe staying in the EU is important to their business. The trade association, which represents 350 members of the UK’s travel and tourism industry, made the announcement at its annual convention yesterday (Thursday, 11 February), following Prime Minister David Cameron’s recent request…
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2 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Best Western boss urges PM to holiday in flood-hit Yorkshire
Chief executive of Best Western, Rob Payne, has invited Prime Minister David Cameron and George Osborne to holiday in Yorkshire to help boost trade following the recent floods. The flood struck parts of Yorkshire, including York, over the Christmas and New Year period and has badly affected independent businesses in…
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Jan- 2016 -28 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Government flood funding announcement ‘totally inadequate’, says Councillor
Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement of a ‘support package’ to help drive tourism to flood-hit Cumbria has been hit out at as “totally inadequate”. Stewart Young, leader of Cumbria County Council, said that the money is “nowhere [near] enough” to get Cumbria back on its feet following the floods, which…
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28 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Cameron announces plan to boost tourism across flood-hit Cumbria
Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced a support package which aims to boost tourism across the flood-hit north. The new pack will include £2m of government funding to repair flood-damaged infrastructure across the Lake District National Park, which will be used to fix bridges, rebuild walls and restore footpaths…
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Dec- 2015 -15 DecemberCurrent Affairs
‘Let Britain fly’ says the BHA
The British Hospitality Association has urged David Cameron to “let Britain fly”, following the news that the decision for a proposed third runway at Heathrow would be delayed. It is believed that the decision for a proposed third runway could be delayed for at least six months, until after London’s…
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