Politics · 23 July 2026

Kerridge says pub business rate cut won't fix hospitality crisis

Chef Tom Kerridge believes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's newly announced cut to business rates for pubs and clubs is a positive step, but says it won't solve the industry's problems. Kerridge, who leads the "VAT's the Problem" campaign, argues that a reduction in VAT from 20% to 10% is the key issue.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 July 2026 at 11:18

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