UK hospitality: Autumn Budget fails to impress
ArticleThe reaction of the UK's hospitality sector to the Autumn Budget has been mixed – grateful to have been recognised, but frustrated that the measures didn't go far enough.

The sector is undergoing significant structural changes: from channel shifts and cost pressures to labour shortages, supply chain issues, and market uncertainty. To achieve your goals in a changing market, you need to seize your opportunities: continually adapting your business model and strategy. But, there is plenty of opportunity for those businesses who have a clear value proposition.
We bring you clear and actionable solutions that show you how to navigate these complex challenges.
Our knowledgeable teams' in-house experience helps us understand what makes your market unique. We work closely with key industry bodies, such as FDF, AITO, and ABTA.
With global scale and local insight, our agile teams aren't limited by geographical boundaries.
We support over 1500 clients in the consumer sector: across food and drink, retail, travel, tourism and leisure.
We can help you find the right ingredients for growth in your food and beverage business.
With multiple challenges and opportunities in the fast-evolving retail sector, make sure you are ready for them.
Tap into our range of support for travel, tourism and leisure businesses in this period of challenge and change.
We can help you find the right ingredients for growth in your food and beverage business.
Tap into our range of support for travel, tourism and leisure businesses in this period of challenge and change.
With multiple challenges and opportunities in the fast-evolving retail sector, make sure you are ready for them.
You will work with experts in consumer markets: food and beverage, retail, travel, tourism, leisure who support your entire industry around the world. Our experienced team includes senior people who will bring the market insights you need to make the right decisions.
Memberships and Affiliations

The reaction of the UK's hospitality sector to the Autumn Budget has been mixed – grateful to have been recognised, but frustrated that the measures didn't go far enough.
The UK’s tourist attractions have demonstrated remarkable resilience. But capital expenditure is critical for maintaining visitor numbers.
UK food and beverage (F&B) M&A activity remained resilient through the third quarter of 2025, even as volumes softened slightly from the highs of Q2. A total of 49 transactions were completed during the period, representing a modest 6% decline quarter-on-quarter but still comfortably above the trailing average of 45 deals and ahead of levels seen in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025.

How is ESG influencing mid-market lending in 2024? Find out with the results of our annual survey of UK-based lenders.