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.
Your Managers Can Make Or Break Your Business
Your Managers Can Make Or Break Your Business

20 August 2026

In hospitality, it’s often not the food, drink or décor that determines success - it’s the people leading your teams.

Could Your Payroll Be Serving Up More?
Could Your Payroll Be Serving Up More?

18 August 2026

Gift Aid and tax-advantaged share schemes can work hand in hand to make staff giving and long-term saving part of a coherent, tax-efficient rewards and CSR strategy, supporting staff retention. For many employees, this combination turns “work hard, save smart, give back” from a slogan into a practical, tax-aware plan.

Single-Sex Spaces Guidance: What Does It Mean for Northern Ireland Hospitality Businesses?
Single-Sex Spaces Guidance: What Does It Mean for Northern Ireland Hospitality Businesses?

07 August 2026

The new Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice came into force on 5 August 2026 following the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v Scottish Ministers. The Supreme Court ruled that, for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, references to "sex" mean biological sex. There is no immediate change for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland has its own separate equality laws, meaning the new code does not automatically apply here. No updated guidance is expected in Northern Ireland during 2026, as a case is scheduled to be heard in December 2026 to consider how the Supreme Court's decision applies to Northern Ireland law.

Mills Selig Launches Free Legal Clinic Series for Hospitality Ulster Members
Mills Selig Launches Free Legal Clinic Series for Hospitality Ulster Members

07 August 2026

Mills Selig, the official legal partner of Hospitality Ulster, has announced a series of free legal clinics exclusively for Hospitality Ulster members, providing practical legal guidance across Northern Ireland.

Is Your Hospitality Insurance Ready for Today
Is Your Hospitality Insurance Ready for Today's Challenges?

06 August 2026

We’d like to introduce you to Everywhen, the leading insurance company that specialises in insuring hospitality businesses. Whether you operate a boutique hotel, a family-run restaurant, a licensed premises or a larger hospitality group, reviewing your insurance arrangements regularly can help ensure your business is properly protected and prepared for the unexpected. Because insurance should be more than simply arranging a policy once a year.

Add Your Name: Help Us Call For A Fairer VAT Rate For Hospitality
Add Your Name: Help Us Call For A Fairer VAT Rate For Hospitality

03 August 2026

We are inviting businesses from every part of the sector to add their name to an open letter calling on the Government to introduce a 10% rate of VAT for hospitality, helping to protect jobs, safeguard businesses and support the high streets and communities that rely on our sector.