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.
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.

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.

hu calls for urgent support as energy crisis deepens
hu calls for urgent support as energy crisis deepens

16 April 2026

breaking - hu statement as minister of finance halts reval 2026
breaking - hu statement as minister of finance halts reval 2026

29 January 2026

Reactive statement from Hospitality Ulster on Minister of Finance's decision to halt Reval 2026

2026 reval - what ever action we deem necessary will be taken
2026 reval - what ever action we deem necessary will be taken

28 January 2026

Northern Ireland's hospitality industry is both hurt and angry on the back of the 2026 Reval.

RATES REVAL - THIS WILL NOT STAND AND WE WILL NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER
RATES REVAL - THIS WILL NOT STAND AND WE WILL NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER

26 January 2026

Over recent days many of you will have seen your draft rateable values and felt a mixture of shock, anger and disbelief. You are not alone.