Hotel CEO: 'No Confidence' in Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Clermont Hotel Group's CEO Gavin Taylor voices 'no confidence' in Chancellor Rachel Reeves, criticising high VAT and a saturated luxury hotel market in London ahead of the Budget.
Category : Search result: hospitality industry crisis
French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Pelosi: Trump 'Biggest Con Job' in US History
Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders condemn Trump's climate policies and absence from COP30 summit. New polling shows strong voter support for climate action despite political divisions.
Hospitality Crisis: 111,000 Jobs at Risk in UK
UK hospitality leaders issue urgent plea for government support ahead of crucial Budget, warning of mass closures and job losses without immediate action on business rates and VAT.
Joe Marler hunts fan who pooed in Twickenham VIP lift
Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler and chef James Martin vow to find the culprit who defecated in a VIP lift during £1,250-a-ticket rugby hospitality event at Twickenham Stadium.
UK Holiday Tax Could Cost Britons £518m
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce tourist taxes on hotel and Airbnb stays, potentially costing Britons £518m annually. Industry warns of inflation impact.
Fresh tax raid on hotels and shoppers announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans new tourist taxes and a sugar levy expansion to fill a £20bn fiscal hole. Discover how this impacts your wallet and the high street.
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
G'aim'e Time Crisis Lightgun Review: Arcade Revival
Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.
De Niro's Favourite Film Is a Hidden Gem
Robert De Niro reveals his favourite film is 2009's 'Everybody's Fine' in an exclusive City AM interview. Discover the story behind this overlooked gem and Nobu's UK expansion plans.
Victoria Acts on Retail and Hospitality Worker Violence
Victoria introduces tough new laws protecting retail and hospitality workers from violence. Learn how these measures will safeguard frontline staff across the state.
NHS braced for toughest winter after record A&E waits
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
Haiti's Gangs and Climate Crisis Force Mass Displacement
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Crisis charity becomes landlord amid housing crisis
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
11,000 UK pubs fear closure ahead of Budget
A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?
Colorado River states miss water management deadline
Western US states fail to agree on Colorado River water management plan, threatening supplies for 40 million people. Urgent action needed as climate crisis worsens.
Pub Chain Chief Criticises Chancellor's Budget Strategy
Fuller's executive chair Simon Emeny demands new economic thinking as hospitality sector faces tax rises and record pub closures. Read the full analysis.
Keating's Stark Warning on 1975 Whitlam Dismissal
Former PM Paul Keating delivers explosive comments on the 1975 constitutional crisis, drawing parallels to current political tensions. Read his full analysis.
UK construction sheds workers at fastest rate in 5 years
Britain's construction sector faces its steepest workforce decline in five years as rising costs and falling demand create a perfect storm for the industry.
UK Pub Closures Hit Devastating Record High
Britain's beloved pubs are vanishing at an alarming rate, with 509 establishments pulling their last pints in just three months as the hospitality industry braces for the upcoming budget.
Eddie Marsan attacks acting class divide
Acclaimed actor Eddie Marsan condemns British TV and film industry's obsession with upper-class actors taking working-class roles, calling it 'cultural appropriation'.
Starbucks baristas strike in major UK union dispute
Thousands of Starbucks workers across Britain are walking out in what could become the largest strike in the company's UK history, demanding fair contracts and proper union recognition.
North Sea Oil & Gas Emergency: Production Plummets
Britain's North Sea oil and gas output faces catastrophic decline, threatening energy security and risking 180,000 jobs as industry leaders demand urgent government action.
The Entertainer cuts jobs amid rising costs and tax hikes
Britain's beloved toy retailer The Entertainer announces significant redundancies across its UK stores, citing crippling business rates, rising wages and economic pressures.
Wetherspoon's cautious on outlook amid budget uncertainty
JD Wetherspoon sounds alarm over rising costs and economic pressures as budget uncertainty threatens pub chain's recovery momentum.
UN: Sudan war spiralling out of control
The United Nations secretary-general issues dire warning as Sudan's conflict intensifies, with millions displaced and humanitarian access severely restricted.
London restaurants accused of sneaky tip-dodging charges
An investigation reveals how some London eateries are allegedly using mandatory service charges to avoid distributing tips to their waiting staff fairly.
UK travellers favour luxury hotels as budget stays decline
New industry data reveals a dramatic shift in UK travel preferences, with premium hotels enjoying soaring demand while budget stays face declining occupancy rates.
Hollywood's Worst Box Office Month in 30 Years
Cinema industry faces unprecedented crisis as October 2025 box office revenues collapse to levels not seen since the early 1990s, raising serious questions about the future of theatrical releases.
Pizza Hut Restaurants collapses with 1100 jobs lost
The UK's Pizza Hut Restaurants business has entered administration, leaving behind £30m in debts and resulting in the immediate loss of 1100 jobs across 29 locations.
Page 3 of 4