On-trade venues will not be forced to become mandatory return points in the controversial Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which has been pushed back for introduction in October 2027.
Hospitality is being priced out of existence as sites “go to the wall” every week, according to trade bodies representing businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Kate Nicholls is one of the most recognisable people in the industry and is still leading from the front when it comes to lobbying Government in her position as CEO of UKHospitalty.