Hospitality

Emily Swain, director at Aston Springs Farm said some businesses feel they are being penalised for growing, “with so much of the money coming in going straight back out in tax and rising costs”. (Photo supplied by Emily Swain)

Aston Springs Farm cuts staff and opening hours
An entrepreneur has blamed rising operating costs, VAT and taxes for her decision to cut staff and opening hours at a Yorkshire tourist attraction.

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Oliver Collinge shares his expert insight

Business restructuring is like a visit to the doctor

Emily Pearson shares her expert insight

Yorkshire leads shift in changing corporate hospitality

Barchester Healthcare's all-electric kitchen designs were celebrated

Ad Feature Barchester Healthcare wins industry award for kitchen designs

The Do Good Charity supports people in Yorkshire. Photo: Guzelian

The Do Good Charity: 'We’ve been quietly doing good since 1880'

Paul Heaton

PERFECT 10? Paul Heaton fans can book VIP hospitality for Leeds gig

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (right) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey during a visit to a family centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Picture: Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA Wire

Cut costs of doing business to tackle youth unemployment: Beckie Hart

Roy Peires is a hospitality entrepreneur and charitable leader who played a central role in developing what became the IDILIQ Group

Ad Feature Roy Peires' Kind Holidays supports families in need

Neil Jacobs departs from Six Senses

Ad Feature Former Six Senses boss to lead new luxury hotel collection

John Healey and Andy Burnham at The Hare pub Harlow

Business rates review to help pubs and hotels, Treasury says

The Lloyds Tour of Britain will return to Yorkshire this September, bringing world-class professional cycling to the region's roads, says Martyn Kendrick, Lloyds’ Regional Director for Yorkshire & the Humber (Photo supplied by Lloyds)

'Tour of Britain is big opportunity for business'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to a pub in Harlow, Essex. PIC: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire

The wider hospitality industry needs support - Jonny Noble

Defence Secretary John Healey is set to make the announcement at Leonardo UK on Thursday (Steve Welsh/PA)

Tourism businesses urge John Healey to axe overnight visitor levy

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, who runs The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots in York.

Exclusive Tommy Banks: Burnham's 'token' business rates policy is 'laughable'

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

Ad Feature World’s most luxurious yacht to dock in London marked with new artwork

Hidden within the breathtaking countryside near Ilkley, The Penny Bun is no ordinary country pub.

Two Yorkshire B&Bs named among best in the country at AA B&B Awards

Jill Stein, co-author of The Seafood Restaurant Cookbook. Picture: Sam A Harris/PA.

'It’s tough in hospitality and not a lot of people will survive'

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, who runs The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots in York.

Tommy Banks joins Tom Kerridge's VAT's The Problem campaign

James Martin will be back in Yorkshire next week for a new food festival

James Martin: 'I put a chef's jacket on at 10 and I love it to this day'

Guests can hike scenic trails through the island

Ad Feature Angsana Corfu opens for the 2026 season
The resort provides “elevated experiences and authentic Greek hospitality”.
Emily Jordan

The Michelin green award taking pride of place at the Homestead Kitchen, Goathland.

Yorkshire restaurants to lose Green Star as Michelin scraps scheme

Jake, one of the cohort, serves a dish as Philip Bolson (left) oversees. Picture: Hospitality Junior Board.

'This is needed because young people in this area aren't part of anything'

The City Taproom opens on Sovereign Street in Leeds this week.

Popular Leeds brewery announces new city centre pub opening this week

Franco Manca plans to close around 16 UK restaurants (Photo: Pexels)

Pizza chain with Yorkshire branch to close 16 sites in restructuring

Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

Chef Tommy Banks outside one of his two Michelin starred restaurants, Roots in Marygate, York.

Exclusive Hospitality is 'not understood, valued or prioritised' by Government

This restaurant is The Yorkshire Post's restaurant of the year

Forge at Middleton Lodge Estate, Middleton Tyas, near Richmond, North Yorkshire, has been named Yorkshire Post restaurant of the year. PIC: James Hardisty

Hospitality is part of what makes Yorkshire special - Kate Nicholls

'I ate at Yorkshire's newest Michelin-starred restaurant - and was overwhelmed'

Horsforth Brewery has taken ownership of Fuggle & Golding, the craft beer bar in the heart of Ilkley. (Photo supplied by Horsforth Brewery)

Horsforth Brewery takes ownership of Fuggle & Golding in Ilkley

Alexandra Depledge, UK government adviser on Entrepreneurship

Advisor apologises over 'disgusting' comments on restaurants
One of the Government’s most senior business advisors has apologised for her comments on the hospitality industry which were branded ‘disgusting’ by critics.
Jonathan Pritchard

Maternity care is being impacted across the NHS, an independent midwife has warned

New midwives are being 'pushed out of NHS' amid maternity crisis

A total of 51 restaurants feature in the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

Ad Feature 3 awards announced at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Labour MP hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over hospitality business rates

Michelin Star head chef Tommy Banks inside the General Tarleton. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

'Absurd': Tommy Banks slams Labour attitude to hospitality industry

Founders - and sisters - Kate Latham and Kelly Gamble explored relocating Pairings Wine Bar, but planning and costs made it unviable (Photos: Pairings Wine Bar)

Award-winning York wine bar serves final glass after a decade

Tom and Lauren Truelove pictured at The 3 Acres , Emley. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Labour 'doesn't understand' hospitality industry, pub owner says

Good Food Guide Restaurant Month 2026: The 14 restaurants in Yorkshire offering January deals - full list

The 14 restaurants in Yorkshire offering Restaurant Month discounts

A 140-bedroom hotel on the edge of North Yorkshire looks set for new investment after an off-market sale brokered by Simon Stevens Associates and Enterprise Hotels & Hospitality. (Photo supplied by Simon Stevens Associates and Enterprise Hotels & Hospitality)

New era for Sporting Lodge Inn

Inside the Pool House at Middleton Lodge Estate. Picture by Cecelina Tornberg

Three boutique Yorkshire hotels named among the best in the country

The launch marks a major milestone for a spirit rooted in East Neuk hospitality and golfing tradition

Ad Feature UK-based distillery launches 10-year-old statement single malt whisky

Sunny weekend at Scarborough South Bay - now a tourist tax has been called for, to fund public services. picture: Richard Ponter

Tourism levy will 'tax rural businesses out of existence'

Monza Grand Prix

Celebrating a successful summer of sport

Over 26,000 racegoers attended the flagship day of the Betfred St Leger Festival to witness a historic win from Tom Marquand, riding Scandinavia

Bumper crowd at Betfred St Leger Day as racecourse celebrates huge spectator inc...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. PIC: Matthew Horwood/PA Wire

Rachel Reeves pledges business rates reform

Hotels to introduce a verbal tech walk-through at check-in

Hotels feel pressure to keep upgrading their tech, research reveals

The site has a custom-designed interior that blends modern and industrial elements with traditional Persian décor.

First look of new Persian restaurant Biya2 at former TGIs site

Kate Nicholls chair of UKHospitality has spoken about the importance of high streets to the UK and its economy

'I represent the hospitality industry - having more police is vital'

Ella Reed

Graduation and award success for Ella

Inside the Grantley Arms

Grantley Hall's new Yorkshire village pub set to open later this month

Hull College Catering Students

Hull College crowned best competing college at British Culinary Championships 20...

Left to right: (Front) Sam Brown & Nick Holroyd-Doveton of Candid. (Back) Will Schaffer of Mercia, Sarah Newbould of British Business Bank, Maurice Disasi of Mercia. Photo by Shaun Flannery.

New hospitality recruitment platform aims to reshape industry

Grantley Arms is set to bring seasonal Yorkshire flavours and relaxed elegance to the heart of North Yorkshire

Luxury hotel buys traditional Yorkshire village pub

The winners were announced at Dubai’s fourth MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at Address Sky View

Ad Feature Dubai gets first 3-star Michelin restaurants

Paul Cook is the curator of RHS Harlow Carr.

Gardening can help young people engage with sustainability - Paul Cook

Roger & Shalini Cana Omaze winners at their £4.5m London home

'I won £4.5m dream home. Now I see the Shard instead of washing lines'

(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Brewing giant reopening 100s of pubs - how to apply for a job

Rebecca McBride, chaperoning a dog.

Woman earns £300 a day chaperoning pets at weddings in 'best job ever'

Wembley Stadium: will you be there for the FA Cup final?

FA Cup Final Wembley hospitality packages now on sale from £2,499

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