02/06/2026
The hospitality sector—and countless industries alongside it—are being pushed to the brink by rising costs, VAT pressures, and unsustainable operating conditions. Businesses are closing, jobs are disappearing, and communities are feeling the impact.
This isn’t just a hospitality problem. It’s an economic problem that affects us all.
We need action. We need change. And we need it now.
Sign the petition today and stand with businesses, workers, and communities across the country. Together, we can push for fair VAT, protect jobs, and secure the future of our industries.
👉 Add your name. Share the message. Be part of the solution.
Let’s work together and get this done.
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.
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https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/
