Newly appointed Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver the Budget on 11 March 2020. The Budget will address the financial status of the nation and reveal the government’s plans for spending and tax for the financial year, which begins in April.
Ahead of the Budget, Lex Butler, chair of HBAA, has asked the Chancellor to provide financial support to encourage individuals to build careers in the hospitality and events industry.
Butler said: “The industry now needs new talent more than ever. Following the Government’s post Brexit immigration plans, the shortfall of skilled staff is likely to increase still further in 2021.
“This comes at a time when the industry is under financial pressure as a consequence of cancellations linked to coronavirus, while major venues may need to recruit more staff as a result of the introduction of Martyn’s law.”
She added: “This is a major industry that contributes substantially to the British economy. We’re working hard to recruit more UK based talent to build careers in this sector, but we’ll not be able to replace all the migrant workers by the time the regulations come into place.
“Financial incentives and support are vital to attract people of all ages into this sector and to train them. It’s now urgent.”
