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Menzies LLP - A leading charteredaccountancy firm. Despite gradual signs of recovery, the UK hospitality and leisure sector grapples with an array of challenges in 2023, including escalating costs, disruptions in supply chains, and persistent labour shortages. Find out more about our Hospitality & Leisure services here.
Menzies LLP - A leading charteredaccountancy firm. With the new Labour Government’s first budget approaching on 30 th October 2024, our Hospitality & Leisure team are looking ahead to what Keir Starmer could do to alleviate the ongoing challenges faced by the sector.
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Menzies LLP - A leading charteredaccountancy firm. Hospitality & Leisure has arguably been the most severely hit sector over the last few years, and although the sector is showing signs of recovery, trading conditions remain challenging with high costs and ongoing labour shortages.
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recent reports in the Financial Times said the Cabinet Office has encouraged all public entities, including government departments, hospitals, councils and schools, to continue their supplier payments and coordinate with their vendor bases. In the U.K.,
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Menzies LLP - A leading charteredaccountancy firm. The resulting impact on discretionary spending has led to reductions in consumer spending in the Hospitality and Leisure sector, placing extra pressure on restaurants. Brexit has impacted the supply of labour to the industry and is still causing headaches for most operators.
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Menzies LLP - A leading charteredaccountancy firm. You will now have longer to prepare for a transformative shift in the hospitality industry, as new legislation is set to revolutionise tip handling from this summer. This is an issue for hospitality leaders who want staff to feel rewarded and appreciated.
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