Reform of business rates, action on employer NICs and a study of the potential impact of VAT reduction for the hospitality sector. We must back the businesses at the heart of our communities. 2/2

As Chair of the APPG for Hospitality & Tourism, I’ve coordinated a cross-party letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget. Our message is clear: rising costs and a high tax burden are holding back a sector that drives jobs, growth and vibrant high streets across the UK. 1/2

As members of the APPG, we have written to the Chancellor regarding the urgent need for Government support across the sector. Without targeted support, the sector risks a slowdown that would jeopardise businesses & jobs, particularly in areas already facing economic deprivation

Vice Chair of the Hospitality and Tourism APPG, @CarolineVoaden, spoke in today's Westminster Hall debate on the cliff edge businesses will face in April when business rates relief is cut. We need to see action in next weeks Budget to bring certainty to hospitality businesses.

At the inaugural meeting of the APPG for Hospitality & Tourism, @ChrisWebbMP was elected as Chair, and @DamianHinds, @CarolineVoaden and @DanAldridgeWSM as Vice Chairs. UKHospitality acts as the secretariat for the APPG. @UKHospKate talks about the importance of the group 👇

Our Executive Director, Richard Toomer, met @ChrisWebbMP, the Chair of the APPG on Hospitality and Tourism earlier today to discuss a range of tourism policy opportunities and challenges, the upcoming budget, and the work programme for the APPG.

As Chair of the APPG for Hospitality and Tourism @APPGHandT, I have joined colleagues writing to the Chancellor regarding the need for business rates reform and the burden currently placed on hospitality businesses. We will continue our important cross-party work to champion the causes critical to hospitality and tourism. @UKHofficial