Hospitality sector welcomes new policies in The King's speech
The King has outlined the Government’s legislative plans for the year ahead
Speaking on Wednesday 17th July at the State opening of parliament, the King's Speech has welcomed several new policies.
There are several Bills that will be brought forward during the next year that are relevant to hospitality, particularly concerning planning, Apprenticeship Levy reform and employment rights.
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: “The next session of Parliament will be essential in kickstarting the growth needed to achieve the Government’s objectives.
“It’s positive to see significant measures announced today that can help hospitality achieve its growth potential of 6% a year.
“With no mention of business rates in today’s King’s Speech, the autumn fiscal statement is now all the more important to drive the Government’s plan for national renewal and to show clear progress on delivering its manifesto commitment to fix the broken business rates system. Particularly as businesses are facing an end to 75% rate relief next April if action isn’t taken.”
Detailed information from the Government about all the Bills announced can be read here.
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