- Temporary VAT cuts on family attractions and children’s meals are welcome for consumers but seen as insufficient to support struggling businesses.
- Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce said the measures are too consumer-focused and do not address high employment and energy costs.
- Business leaders argued the temporary VAT cut does not bring rates in line with Europe or fix long-term pressures on hospitality.
- A Birmingham restaurant owner urged the government to extend the reduced VAT rate to all meals to better help the hospitality sector.
Source: greaterbirminghamchambers.com
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