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HOSPITALITY & LEISURE SECTOR CHALLENGES

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy 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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Autumn Budget: Hospitality & Leisure Wishlist

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy 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.

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Hospitality & Leisure: Spring Budget 2024 Predictions & Wish list

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As we approach the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024, the UK Hospitality and Leisure sector faces ongoing challenges. UK Hospitality advocates for a 3% cap on business rates increases which would support cash flow and encourage investment.

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Overcoming challenges in the hospitality sector with ESG

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. In 2023, the hospitality sector grappled with a myriad of challenges, from staff shortages and rising costs to economic uncertainty and changing customer expectations. One avenue gaining prominence is the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

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An Autumn Statement for the Hospitality and Leisure customer, not the business owner

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Chris Maloney, Business Advisory Partner and Head of the Hospitality & Leisure team at Menzies LLP At a time when hospitality sector business insolvencies are rising at a rate of 66% year on year, there were high expectations for today’s Autumn Statement.

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Navigating the New Year Slump: Mastering the Art of Cashflow for Hospitality Businesses

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Navigating the post-Christmas slump can pose significant challenges for businesses, especially those in the hospitality and leisure sector. As sales dip after the festive season, maintaining cash flow becomes crucial.

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How will Alcohol Duty Reform affect the hospitality industry?

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. As of 1 August 2023, the government has implemented a new, ‘simpler system’ which is expected to have a significant impact on producers, consumers and the hospitality industry. What is the likely impact of the changes on the UK Hospitality Industry?