Latest News & Updates from Hospitality Ulster
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Explore the latest news and updates from Hospitality Ulster, the trade body for the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland. Our news section provides timely statements and insights on industry developments, ensuring our members and stakeholders are well-informed and supported in navigating challenges and opportunities within the licensed trade industry.
BDO Webinar - VAT Cut for Kids
BDO Webinar - VAT Cut for Kids

04 June 2026

As promised BDO have produced a short Webinar giving more information on the 5% VAT for Kids

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vats the problem
vats the problem

03 June 2026

The hospitality sector has come together to launch #VATsTheProblem - a united campaign and petition calling for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.

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5% VAT Rate for Kids
5% VAT Rate for Kids

01 June 2026

We have been pushing hard for a VAT cut for our sector and the announcement on the short term 5% VAT rate for kids, whilst far below what is needed, is glimmer of hope that we have moved the dial in how the Chancellor thinks about VAT.

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Mills Selig, Hospitality Ulster’s Licensing and Hospitality Law Specialists
Mills Selig, Hospitality Ulster’s Licensing and Hospitality Law Specialists

07 May 2026

Mills Selig, Hospitality Ulster’s Legal Partner, is one of Northern Ireland’s leading commercial law firms, with significant experience supporting businesses across the hospitality sector

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trade NI to bring major business delegation to london with call for targeted tax measures to unlock
trade NI to bring major business delegation to london with call for targeted tax measures to unlock

28 April 2026

Targeted use of taxation levers will be critical to unlocking economic growth in Northern Ireland, a Trade NI delegation will tell the UK Government at an event focusing on the Northern Ireland economy at Surveyors House, Westminster on 13 May 2026.

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reval26 update
reval26 update

27 April 2026

Following the Finance Minister’s decision to pause Reval26 and his clear message that he expects the industry to present an evidence-based case for changes to how hospitality businesses are rated, it is vital that we rise to the challenge and build our case for a fair valuation system for the entire hospitality industry.

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