I’ve co-signed this letter to the Chancellor to highlight just how important the hospitality sector is — both nationally and here in the Forest of Dean. Our local pubs, cafés, restaurants, and B&Bs are more than just businesses. They provide jobs and apprenticeships, support local suppliers, and offer spaces for people to come together. Like many sectors, hospitality has faced real challenges in recent years, from rising costs to staff shortages, but it remains one of the UK’