The country needs jobs. We create them but just as importantly we develop people, we creete places, we build communities - but we are being #TaxedOut Support our Budget campaign - get involved and make your voice heard 👇🏻

Any operators out there with unfilled space - see below

Pleased to be supporting @SorchaEastwood in her petition and to see it receive over 4000 signatures in 5 days. I’ve signed - have you?

WATCH: Our CEO @patriciayatesVB speaking from Blackpool, following @uk_staa's conference, on the importance of our coastal destinations, communities & our work to deliver growth for the regions #tourism @ChrisWebbMP @visitBlackpool @MarketingLancs @DCMS

Youth minimum wages have increased rapidly in the past two years, but the Government should tread carefully with future youth minimum wage policy. Any rises should be weighed up with potential disemployment effects. Read more➡️ https://t.co/wbtHTcclzw

Our Chief Executive @allen_m_simpson spoke to @LBCNews about what we need to see from the Government at the Budget on November 26: 👉Lower business rates 👉NICs fixed 👉Cut VAT for hospitality Support our asks by writing to your MP: https://t.co/a0763h2FJk #TaxedOut

Good to meet with @tourismsvoice to discuss political engagement, plans for policy conference and #EnglishTourismWeek26 #strongertogether

Big thank you to @ChrisWebbMP for hosting @uk_staa in wonderful #Blackpool - a fantastic opportunity to discuss how we can unlock growth for coastal communities in England.

Half of young adults now choosing no- and low-alcohol drinks – report https://t.co/n3EI197lQu

Good meeting with @ScotTories on issues around Non-Domestic Rates, TVL, Skills, Apprenticeship Levy and other hospitality concerns ahead of the UK & Scottish Budget

Hugely well deserved - many congrats @terry_NFU

Good to see Bristol named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 destinations for its street art and UK overall as the bedt place for tourists to see the best football

Nothing inadvertently about this - successive govts told a packaging taxes will increase proces and drove food inflation. You cannot tax your way to growth

A busy afternoon of meetings with businesses l across London - discussing training, sustaining talent pipeline and creative solutions to common problems in retail, leisure and experience economy

Looking forward to speaking on this tomorrow

“When MPs from across the political divide are united in their recognition of the hospitality sector, it should be clear the correct thing to do at the Budget is to back pubs." Read here: https://t.co/yURZ65TkUJ #PubsAutumnBudget #HospitalityNews

The Chancellor has only 5 weeks to save 5,000 jobs. 💼 Our research with Cebr from earlier in the month shows that without a 20p cut in business rates for pubs, 40% of at-risk venues could close, putting 5,400 jobs at risk across the UK. 📉 The message is clear: without

.@fredsirieix1 and his team of experts are on the lookout for B&Bs to take part in an exciting new @Channel4 TV series. They will advise on how to bring new life to your business, help you deliver great guest experiences & guide you on creating new revenue streams. If you are

.@nickdebois @travelweekly "Tourism to UK already generating growth in value of 6% YoY. @VisitBritainBiz's analysis shows that if tourism growing at same pace as forecasts for W.Europe, industry would be worth additional £4.4 billion per year by 2030

Really pleased to see @PubistheHub_uk receiving new funding to support pubs at the heart of their communities. For every £1 invested, there is over £8 of social benefit. Now we need Chancellor to act at Budget to reform rates, fix NICs and cut VAT to give community biz a lifeline

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to September 2025, unchanged from August 2025. The September, August and July 2025 figures were the joint-highest recorded since January 2024, when the rate was 4.0%. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/MkZBeF7kCc