02/06/2026
Pubs, bars and breweries are all being squeezed so tight at the moment. We are already at the point were we are losing 2 pubs a day and in the last few months so many fantastic breweries have thrown in the towel
You wonder why the hospitality sector is on its knees, cutting VAT to 10% would give much needed support in these turbulent times
Change needs to happen now, it something drastic doesn't happen then the entire landscape of hospitality may disappear
If you have a few minutes to sign this petition, please do! 🫶
The hospitality sector has come together to launch – a united campaign and petition calling for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.
Spearheaded by chef and publican Tom Kerridge, we’re working alongside trade bodies across the sector, such as and , hospitality communities like , and you, businesses across hospitality, to say 10% VAT is fair for hospitality.
Our sector pays too much tax, and VAT is the single biggest lever the Government can pull to support venues, our customers, our high streets and our local communities.
This campaign is for everyone: businesses, customers, waiting staff, chefs, kitchen porters, bar staff, hotel teams, farmers, brewers, suppliers and producers.
Like, sign the petition and share this post – we need your support to reach a million signatures.
Click the link in our bio to sign the petition 👇
https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/
