Multiple reports say the UK hospitality sector is under significant financial strain, with hoteliers warning they are operating in “survival mode.” Sources attribute the pressure to higher energy costs and recent policy and tax changes. They point to rising gas and electricity prices, linked to disruption and heightened uncertainty in global energy markets, including events described as affecting supply routes in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Alongside energy costs, the reports also cite Labour tax rises as adding to operating expenses and squeezing profit margins. One article includes a claim from a hotelier describing the situation as feeling like “working for” Labour’s leadership, reflecting frustration about the combined impact of costs and taxes. Across the coverage, the central theme is that businesses are struggling to sustain existing margins, and some are warning of broader effects on staffing, pricing, and ongoing viability. The reports do not provide detailed figures, but they consistently describe a deterioration in conditions for hospitality firms driven by cost pressures and changes to the tax environment.