General · 3 hours ago
Hospitality businesses urge Prime Minister Burnham to cut VAT to 10%
More than 800 hospitality businesses, including pubs, restaurants, and hotels, have written an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. They are calling for a reduction in VAT from 20% to 10% for the sector, which would align the UK with the European average. Celebrity chefs like Heston Blumenthal and Tom Kerridge also signed the letter, warning that 20% VAT is holding the industry back.
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