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

16 April 2026

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breaking - hu statement as minister of finance halts reval 2026
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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

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

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

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STATEMENT ON RATES REVAL BY CHAIR OF HU
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STATEMENT ON RATES REVAL BY CHAIR OF HU

23 January 2026

Michael Cadden, Chair, Hospitality Ulster, said: "The Northern Ireland hospitality sector is trapped in an economic pincer movement, driven by a valuation system that has become detached from the reality of running a business in 2026.

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RATE INCREASES WILL BE FINAL NAIL IN COFFIN
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RATE INCREASES WILL BE FINAL NAIL IN COFFIN

22 January 2026

Colin Neill, Chief Executive, Hospitality Ulster, said: "The latest rates increases will be the final nail in the hospitality industry’s coffin.

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