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Previously-rejected underground ‘pod’ hotel given planning permission

24-Nov-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Permission for a 166-bedroom, underground ‘pod’ hotel in central London has been granted by Camden Council, months after the plans were initially rejected in January.

Industry responds to business rate appeal consultation

06-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality trade bodies the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have responded to the Valuation Office Agency’s consultation on the business rates appeals system.

Chef and hotelier Paul Rowley loses appeal on interest rate swap case

31-Jul-2013 By Emma Eversham

Hotelier and chef Paul Rowley and business partner John Green, who claim they were wrongly sold an interest rate swap by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), have had their appeal against the court's decision overturned.

Ask the Experts: How can I save money on my business rates?

13-Dec-2010

Chris Barker, Senior Rating Consultant at business rates specialists CVS, explains what hospitality businesses can do to reduce the amount they pay in business rates.

Be cautious when challenging business rates, hospitality operators told

17-Mar-2010 By Becky Paskin

Hospitality businesses submitting appeals for a reassessment of their business rates are being warned to ensure every detail of their application is accurate, in order to avoid it being thrown out

Hospitality industry guaranteed £20m music fee refund

12-Feb-2010 By Emma Eversham

The BHA and the BBPA secure a victory against a High Court appeal over music licence fees, meaning pubs, restaurants and hotels who paid over the odds are guaranteed up to £20m in refunds.

Restaurants and chefs rally to help Haiti earthquake survivors

22-Jan-2010 By Emma Eversham & Rosie Birkett

Restaurants across the country have responded to appeals from humanitarian charity Action Against Hunger (AAH) to help raise funds for survivors of the Haiti earthquake