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The Chancellor's 2017 budget and its implications for the industry

22-Nov-2017 By Georgia Bronte

Pubs had a reason to raise a glass to the chancellor’s budget today (22 November) with the announcement of a freeze in alcohol duty.

What does the Autumn Statement mean for hospitality?

23-Nov-2016 By Sophie Witts

The Autumn Statement has received a lukewarm response from the hospitality industry after the Chancellor offered help for rural businesses, but failed to cut tourism VAT.

Budget 2014: Key points and reaction

19-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Following the delivery of the 2014 Budget by Chancellor George Osborne earlier today, BigHospitality caught up with some of the key organisations representing pubs, hotels and restaurants as well as individual operators for their reaction.

Government warned Budget 2013 policies do nothing to help UK tourism

21-Mar-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Hospitality trade bodies and those representing tourism and airline firms have slammed the Government for failing to announce policies in this week's Budget which will help attract more tourists to the UK.

Budget 2013: What the hospitality industry is hoping for

20-Mar-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Today, once again, the Chancellor will present a Budget which will be closely watched for signs of improvement in the economy or help for businesses, but with rumours swirling about the future of the beer duty escalator, hospitality industry professionals...

Budget 2012: The pub and bar industry's reaction

21-Mar-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The Chancellor George Osborne's decision to refuse to budge on the controversial beer duty escalator in the Budget has been widely criticised by the pub and bar sector as a missed opportunity to reverse a policy that continues to lead to job losses...