We call on Government to allow hospitality businesses to reclaim 10% of their food costs against their quarterly VAT bill. We believe this would help businesses remain viable, protect jobs & sustain local communities, and that this could support thousands of independent businesses.
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Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
Across the UK, our cafes, pubs and restaurants are more than just businesses. They are the beating heart of our communities, the places where we celebrate milestones, share a quiet pint or coffee with a friend and create lifelong memories. And they're struggling to stay afloat.
Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
Business rate increases and business rate relief reductions come into effect in April 2026. We urge the Government to increase business rates relief back to 75% for retail, hospitality & leisure. We are concerned increases could lead to business closures, substantial job losses & empty properties.
Review rising costs & financial pressures on the UK hospitality sector
We call on the Government to launch a review into rising costs facing UK hospitality, including National Insurance, minimum wage, VAT, business rates and supplier costs. We are concerned these pressures could threaten jobs, high streets and the survival of hospitality businesses.
Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Scrap business Rates for UK Hospitality sector full stop. This will encourage new and existing businesses to invest, whereas the current regime will see closures and job losses.
Reduce the standard rate of VAT to 15%
We want the government to reduce VAT to 15%. We think this could help growth within the economy, put money back into the public pocket, boost business confidence and improve the cost of living.
We call on Government to allow hospitality businesses to reclaim 10% of their food costs against their quarterly VAT bill. We believe this would help businesses remain viable, protect jobs & sustain local communities, and that this could support thousands of independent businesses.
React
Members can read every reason.
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
Across the UK, our cafes, pubs and restaurants are more than just businesses. They are the beating heart of our communities, the places where we celebrate milestones, share a quiet pint or coffee with a friend and create lifelong memories. And they're struggling to stay afloat.
Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
Business rate increases and business rate relief reductions come into effect in April 2026. We urge the Government to increase business rates relief back to 75% for retail, hospitality & leisure. We are concerned increases could lead to business closures, substantial job losses & empty properties.
Review rising costs & financial pressures on the UK hospitality sector
We call on the Government to launch a review into rising costs facing UK hospitality, including National Insurance, minimum wage, VAT, business rates and supplier costs. We are concerned these pressures could threaten jobs, high streets and the survival of hospitality businesses.
Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Scrap business Rates for UK Hospitality sector full stop. This will encourage new and existing businesses to invest, whereas the current regime will see closures and job losses.
Reduce the standard rate of VAT to 15%
We want the government to reduce VAT to 15%. We think this could help growth within the economy, put money back into the public pocket, boost business confidence and improve the cost of living.