- Four leading UK chefs are urging the government to cut hospitality VAT to 10% to ease pressure on pubs and restaurants.
- They say UK VAT at 20% is too high compared with Europe and is a major cause of rising costs and shrinking margins.
- Other pressures include higher National Insurance, business rates, and the minimum wage.
- UK Hospitality says the sector is still struggling badly, with three businesses closing every day since the start of 2026.
- Simon Rogan warned that when restaurants are squeezed, investment in young workers and sustainability is often cut first.
Source: cateringinsight.com
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