07/06/2026
𝐕𝐀𝐓’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 ⬇️
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Hospitality is one of the UK's largest employers, supporting millions of jobs and helping keep our cities, towns and villages vibrant. Across our venues in Bridgend, Cowbridge and Ogmore-by-Sea, we're proud to invest in people, buildings and communities. The Coach, Nolton Corner 1 Town Hall Square, The Cross Inn, The Tusker Rock.
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Yet hospitality continues to face unprecedented cost pressures while operating under one of the highest VAT rates in Europe… at our 20% rate; £1 from every £6 spent in your local pub, café, restaurant or hotel goes straight to HMRC in VAT alone. By comparison, many European countries support their hospitality sectors with lower rates, including France, Spain and Italy at 10%, and Germany at 7%.
That's why we're supporting Tom Kerridge, UKHospitality and the industry's call for a reduction in hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%.
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The campaign has already attracted more than 100,000 signatures and you can learn more or add your support at vatstheproblem.co.uk
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If you'd like to support the future of hospitality across the UK, please consider signing the petition.
