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UK Hospitality Faces 100,000 Job Losses Amid Rising Costs

12/4/2025

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UKHospitality warns the sector could lose 100,000 jobs due to the Autumn Budget.
Rising minimum wages, a new tourist tax, and higher business rates have driven costs and contributed to job losses.
Since October 2024, the sector has already shed 100,000 jobs, affecting youth employment.
Licensed hospitality premises have declined 13.6% since March 2020, despite a £4.3 billion government package.

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Story summary

UKHospitality warns the sector could lose 100,000 jobs due to the Autumn Budget.
Rising minimum wages, a new tourist tax, and higher business rates have driven costs and contributed to job losses.
Since October 2024, the sector has already shed 100,000 jobs, affecting youth employment.
Licensed hospitality premises have declined 13.6% since March 2020, despite a £4.3 billion government package.