Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 113552

Hospitality Industry: Franchises

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Employment Rights Act 2025 on hospitality franchise businesses; and whether he plans to provide support for employers to manage costs.

Answer

Kate Dearden
The Government has published a comprehensive assessment on the impact of the Act, which includes analysis of the potential sectoral impacts.The Government recognises the vital contribution of the hospitality sector to the UK, supporting local employment, ...

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