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Budget 2025: How it impacts the Hospitality sector
The Budget confirms what operators have been feeling for months: labour costs are rising, tax burdens are heavier, and consumer confidence is shaky.
Hospitality leaders’ confidence sinks ahead of make-or-break Budget
Soaring costs of doing business and pressure on guests’ spending have pushed hospitality leaders’ optimism down to a five-year low, the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Sona reveals.