Richard Bond

Englishman living in Wales, enthusiastic cricketer and fan of all things beach/ coast related especially under the sea. Hospitality lover both sides of the bar

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

Dear @GaryLineker @rioferdy5 @MicahRichards you all lack grace and don’t represent the views of decent England fans - shameful volte-face - please see attached what integrity looks like

[James @james_briggsy]

A guy did the London Marathon and had a different wine at each mile! That’s something I can get onboard with

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

https://t.co/Mtjj530Bun

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

In two weeks time we will be halfway through day two of St George’s walk 2024 #WalkingForGood we will have walked approximately 32 miles with 18 left to go by Sunday lunchtime.

Great charity, in memory of my dad, all donations, gratefully received by me and the fellow walkers

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

@AlexReilley1 @GaryUsher_ 100%

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

High Street coffee prices rises by a third, new data show - a reflection of the rising costs of doing business https://t.co/wixPGQ5QtN

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

Average pub or restaurant will be £6-10k worse off today due to changes in rate relief in Wales

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

Must say the new @PrifWeinidog has had a detrimental effect on @WelshRugbyUnion already… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏉

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

Welsh Govt decision to open hospitality but ban alcohol sales during covid described as “an overly enduring legacy of the chapel heritage". No basis in fact but damaging to jobs & one reason for more Welsh hospitality business failures then and now https://t.co/Y3qqnoVQAW

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

'Deeply worrying': Welsh hospitality sector hit hardest post-Covid - ⁦@ukhcymru⁩ figures show Wales lost nearly 17% if businesses, with a total of 1,158 closing their doors for good. Far higher than England and set to worsen when rates suppt slashed https://t.co/vAoGtSTklM

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

This Welsh leaders debate is astounding in so many ways…..

[Steven Alton @AltonSteven]

Our recent joint trade body survey highlights the harsh trading reality for our members pubs. A reduction in the significant level of tax our members pay through a VAT cut will stimulate investment, growth & prevent unnecessary failure.#MyPub @BIIandBIIAB https://t.co/XUXqwO7miz

[UKHospitality @UKHofficial]

We conducted a joint survey with the @beerandpub, @BIIandBIIAB and @HospUlster to reveal the cost pressures facing venues.

“These businesses need urgent support."

Call for action for hospitality businesses at the upcoming Budget by writing to your MP: https://t.co/0aIAc9U326

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

Joining forces with @UKHofficial @HospUlster @beerandpub @BIIandBIIAB on calling for urgent action at Budget to avoid further inflationary price rises to customers and closures. Of those surveyed, 94% called for was for a lower rate of VAT https://t.co/1UcHTGH0lh

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

@David_Hingley Completed in mate ✔️

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

Please let us have your views so @ukhcymru can tale to Senedd and press for change

[Richard Bond @bondrr76]

@AlexReilley1 💯 it’s simple maths/ economics… staggering the ‘experts’ don’t get it… (b)ankers the lot of them….!

[Alex Reilley @AlexReilley1]

Should we really be that surprised inflation has ticked up? Whilst inflation-busting NLW increases haven’t yet come into force businesses will have started to mitigate against the impact through some price increases. I’d be surprised if this trend doesn’t continue (& worsen),

[Food Innovation Wales @FoodInnovWales]

📢 Don’t delay and enter today! 🍽️
Entry deadline: 23rd February 2024⤵️ #Walesfoodanddrinkawards

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

Already seeing 10% higher failure rate in Wales - but with business rate support being slashed to less than half of what it was that will accelerate. Westminster has provided the funds to match england's 75% relief - Welsh govt must think again
https://t.co/iZh39a7Rs2