Celebrate venues, orgs & people that create exceptional “access for all”. 2026/27 Awards are open & see previous winners here https://xitter.cf/t.co/kEQzAoevzN
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A friend came round today for help setting up her new - 1st wheelchair. I had forgotten how difficult everything is at 1st. Watching her trying to get out of my flat over a 1cm step was awful. But in the street I was so annoyed. She shouldn't have to struggle like that in 21st C – at Camden Town, London
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Notable that (other than Polly Billington) no one mentioned the #UnpaidCarers - the UK’s largest - and most neglected - workforce who also paying or subsidising social care costs to the tune of £184 bn a year …
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What planet are Tories on thinking you can fund adult social care without tax rises? They just want to cut 'welfare' but that's nasty and wouldn't suffice. Ric Holden can't defend the Tory position. #Westminsterhour #r4today
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Last year, Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr received our Outstanding Contribution Award, recognising an individual or property that has demonstrated exceptional service and made a lasting contribution to the hospitality industry.
As the sons of the late Michel and Albert Roux, they have played a vital role in ensuring the Roux family legacy has not only continued, but flourished. Their influence extends far beyond their own restaurants, with a shared commitment to mentoring, developing and inspiring the next generation of chefs.
In 2024, the Roux Scholarship celebrated an incredible 40 years. Over four decades, the competition has helped shape the careers of some of the UK’s most respected culinary talent, including Sat Bains, Mark Birchall, Luke Selby, Hrishikesh Desai and Adam Smith.
Their dedication to education, excellence and the future of the industry made them truly deserving recipients.
A special thank you to our award sponsor, James Hallam, for supporting this important recognition.
Who will be recognised for making an exceptional impact on the hospitality industry this year? The winner will be revealed on 21 September at the AA Hospitality Awards.
Secure your place and join us for the big reveal 👉 aahospitalityawards.com/aaho…
#AAawards #OutstandingContribution #RouxScholarship #JamesHallam #BritishHospitality #CulinaryExcellence
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This Sunday a film about the Disabled Punk Movement is having its premiere. I'm obviously in it but I can't go because the @BFI don't have enough wheelchair spaces in the cinema. That's a perfect line for a new disability version of Ironic.
What a mirror on society eh? – at Camden Town, London
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Who had told gardeners & landscapers that gravel in any form is a suitable accessible material for paths? Watching Love Your Garden & yet again it's being used for a "wheelchair accessible" garden. Another fail but no one will mention it.
Please STOP using gravel. – at Camden Town, London
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“If you tax employment you cannot be surprised that it impacts jobs” - great opening by @ITVJoel to @ukhofficial Summer Conference
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Tube strikes hit hospitality businesses, our teams and commuters, but they also impact on our reputation as a visitor destination.
"People might look at the strikes in London and think, maybe not this year," @allen_m_simpson, our Chief Executive, told @BBCLondonNews.
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Thank you to @AndyBurnhamGM for taking the time to meet with us, to discuss the ever present challenges facing #hospitality businesses. His support, and championing of our sector, as ever, is hugely appreciated. #taxedout
@bevcraig @CllrMarcus
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From March 1 2026, we will scrap the 9.30am restriction on older and disabled people’s bus passes. 🐝
You told us it was unfair and we have listened. 👍🏻
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Unemployment nightmare is entirely Labour’s fault cityam.com/unemployment-nigh…
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The AA Restaurant of the Year England Award recognises an outstanding restaurant in England that delivers an excellent experience from the quality of the food to the style, service and ambience.⭐️🍴
Thank you to @cobrabeer for sponsoring this #AAaward.🍻✨
Who will be crowned the winner for 2025?
Not long to go now… find out on Monday 22 September.
More details can be found here 👉 tinyurl.com/48pkwt88
#AAawards #RecognisingExcellence #CobraBeer #Hospitality #HospitalityAwards #TopRestaurants
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The country needs jobs. We create them but just as importantly we develop people, we creete places, we build communities - but we are being #TaxedOut
Support our Budget campaign - get involved and make your voice heard 👇🏻
Hospitality is the beating heart of our economy and communities, but we’re being #TaxedOut.
We are calling on the Gov't to act in the Budget.
✅Lower business rates
✅Fix NICs
✅Cut VAT
We’re making our voice heard & we need yours too.
Find out more 👉ukhospitality.org.uk/campaig…
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67% of bookings cancelled and footfall down by 80% - a £110m hit to London hospitality, half of the economic cost to the capital
Revealed: London's bars and restaurants suffer astonishing collapse over Tube strike standard.co.uk/news/london/t…
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I made a mistake - and apologised.
I've never armed a genocide though.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Meet Zack Polanski.
This is the person who the Greens just elected as their new leader.
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“Creating unforgettable guest experiences is what we do, and we are constantly inspired by the creativity and innovation showcased by Hoteliers across England.” - #VANITYGROUP
Who will be crowned England’s best hotel?
All will be revealed on #AAawards night. Book now 👉 tinyurl.com/48pkwt88
#Hospitality #Hotels #RecognisingExcellence
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An average of two venues have permanently closed each day in the first half of 2025, the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from @CGA_insights & @AlixPartners_UK shows.
The hospitality sector is now 14.2% smaller than it was in March 2020. #TaxedOut
ukhospitality.org.uk/later-s…
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Already #TaxedOut at 20% VAT (twice the rate in France, Italy & Spain) - and in Edinburgh thanks to @scotgov & @Edinburgh_CC, we will soon be taxing visitors at 26%!
(VAT, #VisitorLevy, and VAT on VL)
A reminder that UK hospitality guests are the most highly taxed in Europe - paying the highest prices because our businesses are #TaxedOut
