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Hoteliers have urged the government to reinstate the offer of tax-free shopping to overseas visitors out of growing concerns that tourists are “bypassing” the UK."

28 April 2023 by Jungmin Seo

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Government says ‘no plans’ to reduce hospitality VAT

04 April 2023

by Katherine Price

The government has responded to a petition calling for hospitality VAT to be cut to 10%, saying there are “no current plans” to reduce the sector’s VAT rate.

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Jeremy Hunt warns tax cuts 'unlikely' in spring Budget

27 January 2023

by Sophie Witts

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said it is “unlikely” the government will have the “headroom” to make any significant tax cuts in the spring Budget.

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Hospitality industry warns more venues will close without a VAT cut

08 August 2022 by Sophie Witts

Hospitality operators hit by “horrendous” quarterly VAT bills have more warned venues will close unless the[...]

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VAT cut helped Waterside Inn hit record pre-tax profit

19 July 2022 by Katherine Price

Strong demand and reduced VAT helped the Waterside Inn generate a record pre-tax profit of £1.6m[...]

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Hospitality welcomes reports government 'is considering cutting VAT'

01 July 2022 by Naomi Ackerman

Hospitality industry representatives have welcomed reports the government is considering cutting VAT in a bid to[...]

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Calls to cut hospitality VAT as inflation hits new high

18 May 2022 by Sophie Witts

Hospitality and food industry leaders have called for a cut in VAT to help businesses survive[...]

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Hospitality leaders' confidence levels rise, but cost pressures threaten recovery

Restaurant, pub and bar leaders are increasingly optimistic about prospects for 2022, CGA and Fourth’s Business Leaders’ Survey reveals."

05 April 2022 by Katherine Price

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Hospitality venues warn of steep price rises to combat VAT increase

23 March 2022

by Sophie Witts

Hospitality businesses have warned they will be forced to dramatically raise prices to combat a return to 20% VAT next month.

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Spring Statement: ‘missed opportunity’ to help hospitality businesses

23 March 2022

by Katherine Price

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement this afternoon has been described as a "missed opportunity" to help hospitality businesses and failed to commit to the hoped-for VAT cut.

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Budget 2024: key points for hospitality at a glance

Gaucho introduces VAT-free lunch amid calls for VAT cut

Minister rows back on plans to reinstate tax-free shopping for tourists

Quarter of hospitality firms in 'perilous state' and running out of money

MPs back calls for hospitality VAT cut in parliamentary debate

Is this the final call for a VAT cut?

Sacha Lord calls on Labour to reinstate hospitality VAT cut

JD Wetherspoon to slash prices for a day to urge VAT reduction

Aktar Islam: ‘People are worried, everything is aligned against hospitality’

Treasury says tax-free tourist shopping 'does not directly benefit Brits'

Hoteliers warn tourists are ‘bypassing’ UK due to lack of tax-free shopping

Government says ‘no plans’ to reduce hospitality VAT

Jeremy Hunt warns tax cuts 'unlikely' in spring Budget

Hospitality industry warns more venues will close without a VAT cut

VAT cut helped Waterside Inn hit record pre-tax profit

Hospitality welcomes reports government 'is considering cutting VAT'

Calls to cut hospitality VAT as inflation hits new high

Hospitality leaders' confidence levels rise, but cost pressures threaten recovery

Hospitality venues warn of steep price rises to combat VAT increase

Spring Statement: ‘missed opportunity’ to help hospitality businesses

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