"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.
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
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%.
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.
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
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.