Hospitality industry1 day agoMichelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurantsSat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.1 day ago2 days agoMP pulls pints for taste of life in pub industryShrewsbury MP Julia Buckley does a shift at The Crown in Abbey Foregate.2 days ago5 days agoHotels and holiday parks 'overlooked' in new plansTourism leaders in Devon and Cornwall say they will not benefit from Andy Burnham's announcement.5 days ago5 days agoPledge of long-term support for hospitality firmsJulia Buckley says more will be done for hospitality in the future, after the 20% cut this week.5 days ago5 days agoBurnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step' Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.5 days ago6 days agoBusiness rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chefAlex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.6 days ago6 days agoBusiness rate cuts 'step in the right direction' One pub welcomes the announcement but says more can still be done, such as reducing VAT on food.6 days ago6 days agoPubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.6 days ago21 Jul 2026Last orders for three city hospitality venuesThe Aardvark, the Town Wall Tavern and Indian restaurant The Lion's Inn are all closing within days.21 Jul 2026...