23/06/2026
Hopefully seen UKHospitality’s “VAT’s the Problem” campaign which has now reached over 250k signatures – the ask is simple –
reduce VAT on Hospitality to 10%.
VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a tax added to most things you buy in the UK. That includes your meal at a restaurant, a pint at a pub, a coffee from your local café, or a stay away in a hotel when you take a break in the UK.
The UK has a 20% rate of VAT, which is one of the highest rates for hospitality in Europe. It’s the
second highest, in fact. Only Denmark is higher.
Most of our international competitors have a much lower rate. In Germany, it’s as low as 7%. France, Italy and Spain have a 10% rate.
Lowering the rate of VAT for hospitality is the single most important thing the Government could do to support our local pubs, restaurants, cafes, accommodation providers and many more.
It would be a huge boost to the great British public, too.
The most immediate benefit is to support our pubs, restaurants, cafes, accommodation providers, bars, nightclubs, festivals and many more so many of which are vital to our Guests experience of
visiting the area where your Business is located.
A lower rate of VAT will reduce the cost pressures facing the sector, and it will mean more venues are able to stay open, rather than close the doors for good
Please sign the petition here:
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