Prime Minister
Stay informed on the latest actions and policies of the British Prime Minister and their government that influence the UK hospitality sector. Our coverage includes legislation, economic decisions, and initiatives affecting hotel owners, general managers, and hotel executives. We focus on issues like business regulation, tourism support, and workforce policies to help hotel professionals understand the political landscape impacting their operations and profitability.
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Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryAdvice
From automotive to hospitality: The journey of Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry
Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, Area Vice President of Hyatt UK & Ireland and General Manager of Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, has navigated an illustrious career path that bridges industries, continents, and challenges. In this interview, de Saint-Exupéry shared his unique journey, the philosophies guiding his success, and his insights…
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Jul- 2024 -17 JulyLatest News
Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech
The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the King’s Speech today (17 July) with a central focus of “ improving living standards for working people through economic growth”. Key points outlined in the speech, read by the King but written by…
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Jun- 2024 -5 JuneTrade Organisations
UKH calls for pragmatic migration plans that reflect sector needs
UKH has stressed the need for an employment plan that meets the needs of the economy and the hospitality sector. This comes as Labour party leader, Keir Starmer, said on Sunday (2 June) that “a future Labour government will bring down net migration”. To achieve this, Starmer said the Labour…
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May- 2024 -22 MayLatest News
BREAKING: General election called for 4 July
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a general election will take place on Thursday 4 July. The prime minister informed the cabinet of his plans in a meeting held this afternoon (22 May). As a result the parliament will be dissolved next week. Sunak had previously confirmed that an…
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Apr- 2024 -9 AprilLatest News
Aldwark Manor Estate to open Chartwell restaurant in May
Aldwark Manor Estate has announced that its new fine dining restaurant Chartwell will open to guests on 8 May 2024. The £3m addition to the luxury hotel in North Yorkshire will bring the “timeless glamour” of the 1940s to life. The inspiration for the new restaurant’s name stems from Sir…
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Mar- 2024 -6 MarchLatest News
Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April, as part of his Spring Budget for “long-term growth”. The reduction in National Insurance is expected to save the average worker £450 a year, or £350 for those who are…
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Jan- 2024 -2 JanuaryTrade Organisations
UKH sets out plan for 2024
UKHospitality has unveiled a three-point plan which it will focus on in 2024 to put hospitality at the “front and centre of policy making” ahead of the next General Election. The plan includes generating investment through root and branch reform of business rates, creating jobs through Apprenticeship Levy reform and…
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberFeatures
The hidden costs of the visa fee increase for the UK’s hospitality industry
In July 2023, the government announced a visa fee increase across both work and travel visas. These came into effect at the beginning of October, which included a 15% increase to most work and visitor fees, a 35% increase to the student visa fee for people applying from overseas, and…
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Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
PM agrees new Brexit deal with EU for NI
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has agreed a deal with the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, for new post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. The Windsor Framework replaces the old Northern Ireland Protocol, and aims to deliver free-flowing trade in goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland…
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Dec- 2022 -9 DecemberLatest News
Government commits to short-term holiday let registration
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the government is committed to introducing a registration scheme for short-term holiday lets. Sunak stated at PMQs that he was committed to delivering a new ‘Tourist Accommodation Scheme’ that will ensure short-term lets have to register with local authorities and will monitor their…
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