Hospitality “vastly overtaxed” as burden outstrips other sectors
Hospitality businesses are paying the equivalent of 82p in tax for every £1 of pre-tax profit generated, according to new analysis highlighting the sector’s growing cost pressures.
Hull Fair returns to light up city
Hull Fair has officially returned to the heart of the city, with 16 acres of Walton Street turned over to roller coasters, thrill rides, stalls and kiosks, continuing the event’s 700-year history.
Parkdean on a roll with double-digit profit growth for 2026
Parkdean has reported “double-digit profit growth” for the year to date, as the holiday park operator pursues “a clear long-term strategy” to invest in leisure and entertainment facilities at its 65 UK locations.
Cost of hiring young people jumps 40 percent since 2016
Research from The Tony Blair Institute has found that the cost of employing an 18-year-old has increased by 40 percent since 2016, with the rising cost of minimum wage heavily impacting UK recruitment.
Hospitality insolvencies down 24 percent between July and August
The latest government insolvency statistics have revealed that insolvencies across the UK hospitality industry fell 24 percent between July and August, however RSM has warned “recovery remains fragile.”
Clacton Pier to transform historic Jolly Roger for new Halloween event
Clacton Pier is pressing ahead with preparations for its new Halloween scare event, with its oldest building undergoing a major transformation ahead of next month’s launch.
Gareth Gates praises Britannia Pier renovations ahead of pantomime appearance
Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates has praised the £2m renovation of Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier as he begins rehearsals for this year’s performance of Beauty and the Beast.
Maximising benefits: Clarence Pier seeking local views on impact of Victorious Festival
Clarence Pier has called on local businesses to share their views on the impact of Victorious Festival, which takes place in Southsea each year during the August Bank Holiday weekend.
More than 500 businesses attend Working With Universal partnership event
Approximately 550 businesses attended the Working With Universal event organised by Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and Universal Destinations and Experiences last week, which outlined the ways in which future tender opportunities will be presented.
Welsh tourist hotspot forced to pull back on visitor levy following fierce local objections
The Plaid Cymru-controlled Gwynedd Council has suspended plans to introduce a Tourist Tax after a “heated” debate among cabinet members and a record 4,500 objections from local residents.