October 25, 2022 — Amidst record inflation, soaring energy costs, and political upheaval, restaurants in the United Kingdom and Scotland are struggling to survive. As a result, U.K. hospitality businesses are seeking lower tax rates while Scottish hospitality businesses are partnering with seafood and other suppliers on a new campaign aimed to bolster sales.
Rishi Sunak was elected as U.K.’s new prime minister and officially took office on Tuesday, 25 October, after Liz Truss resigned on 20 October, just six weeks after taking office.