#225 - Kate Nicholls: Taxed Out & Fighting Back

Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, returns to The Ceres Podcast to unpack the brutal reality facing hospitality today. From VAT pressures and unfair business rates to rising wages and shrinking margins, Kate and host Stelios Theocharous tackle the big issues with honesty and clarity.  They discuss what happens behind closed doors with MPs, why operators must keep speaking up, and how social spaces like pubs and takeaways play a vital role in our communities—a must-listen for any food business owner looking to survive and grow in 2025. Join the Ceres WhatsApp Group  Download your FREE copy of the Fish & Tips E-Book and boost your business today.  Join the discussion on the Ceres Podcast Facebook Group Episode Sponsor -> Heavy Duty Descaler Check out the Ceres Calculators now! 📮Join the Ceres email list to keep updated and get monthly offers.