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VAT

We report on VAT policy and its implications for the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, including rate changes, government decisions, lobbying campaigns, and compliance challenges. From reduced VAT measures during the pandemic to the sector’s push for permanent reform, this brings together essential updates that affect margins, pricing, and profitability. Whether you’re a small independent or a multi-site operator, understanding VAT is critical to managing costs and planning for sustainable growth. Our coverage is written to support chefs, operators, F&B leaders, and finance teams navigating a complex and evolving tax landscape.

VAT

We report on VAT policy and its implications for the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, including rate changes, government decisions, lobbying campaigns, and compliance challenges. From reduced VAT measures during the pandemic to the sector’s push for permanent reform, this brings together essential updates that affect margins, pricing, and profitability. Whether you’re a small independent or a multi-site operator, understanding VAT is critical to managing costs and planning for sustainable growth. Our coverage is written to support chefs, operators, F&B leaders, and finance teams navigating a complex and evolving tax landscape.

Wetherspoon boss backs 10% VAT rate for UK pubs

According to Tim Martin, the proposed reductions in VAT would allow pubs to sell pints for…

Star Pubs reports 10% rise in January applicants despite sector pressures

Star Pubs has reported a 10% year-on-year increase in applicant levels for January 2026,…

Pubs, politics and power: why hospitality support isn’t equal

Pubs have once again found themselves at the centre of government hospitality policy. From…

Nightlife Taskforce report sets out roadmap for London after dark

The London Nightlife Taskforce has proposed 23 recommendations to protect and grow the…

Half of night-time venues expect business rates to rise over 50%

Nearly half of Britain’s nightclubs, live music venues and late-night entertainment spaces…

Hospitality leaders’ confidence hits five-year low ahead of Budget

Hospitality leaders’ confidence in their business outlook has fallen to its lowest level in…

Redcat like-for-like Q2 sales jump 4.3%

Redcat Hospitality Group has revealed that its total like-for-like sales rose 4.3% for the…

Hospitality groups warn of more job losses without Budget support

More than half of hospitality businesses say they will be forced to cut staff or raise…

BII calls on govt to reduce pub sales VAT to 10%

Steve Alton, CEO of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), has written to chancellor…

Hospitality job losses deepen ahead of Budget

Employment in the UK hospitality sector has fallen for 13 consecutive months, with new ONS…
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