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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.
"Good Jobs" Bill Stalled for Now But Not Going Away
"Good Jobs" Bill Stalled for Now But Not Going Away

15 June 2026

The proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill in Northern Ireland represents a significant shift in the regulation of workplace rights, with the hospitality sector likely to be among the most affected. As an industry heavily reliant on flexible staffing models, seasonal demand, and variable working hours, the reforms pose both operational challenges and potential long-term benefits.

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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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