High Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS): what this month’s free-refills change means for you

From 1 October 2025, the government’s High Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) rules tightened again:...

HM Treasury Submission: Budget 2025

The 2024 Autumn budget was deeply disappointing. It had a devasting impact on the hospitality...

Government Launches Fast-track Review to Tear up Outdated Licensing Rules

Cheers to Change: Red Tape Review Could Bring More Food, Music and Fun to Your...

Calling all West Midlands based members, we need your feedback. 

NCASS will sit on the the Mayor’s Night-Time Economy Commission will meet for the first...

NCASS appointed to WMCA Mayor’s Night-Time Economy Commission

Leading voices from the region’s breweries, pubs, restaurants, cultural and entertainment venues have been chosen...

NCASS member mentioned in the House of Commons

Independent hospitality is on the agenda at Westminster. Last week, NCASS member Kelly’s Coffee Limited...

UK Parliament: Opposition Debate on Hospitality

This week the Opposition (the Conservative Party) tabled a debate in the House of Commons...

We need you to share your views and experiences on being a small business.

Contribute to the Government’s Small Business Inquiry. The Business and Trade Select Committee scrutinises the...

Key announcements from the Spending Review 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the Government’s 2025 Spending review for the next four years yesterday...

Employment Rights Bill: Update

What Businesses Need to Know The UK’s Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, is...