Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “The Chancellor missed a real opportunity today to show that he backs hospitality and understands the real pain they are enduring.
“He had a chance to accelerate and unlock hospitality, but instead he has delivered a cut-and-paste Budget, maintaining the status quo which continues to act as a drag on recovery.
“Over the past year, we have had a Budget for growth and an Autumn Statement for investment – neither have delivered because they were not correctly targeted.
