06/06/2026
We have seen many other publicans talking about this and it is currently a huge problem within this industry!
Our pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, nightclubs and many more, are at the heart of our communities. They bring people together and bring life to our cities, towns and villages, but they’re under huge pressure from rising costs.
People look at pub owners and think that spending money over the bar is what fills their pockets… quite the opposite! I know many publicans who work day in and day out to be able to pay bills, staff, suppliers and the biggest bill VAT!
In the UK, we pay one of the highest VAT rates in Europe. 20% extra in VAT for your meal out or stay away. In France, Spain and Italy, it’s 10%. In Germany? 7%.
VAT is currently killing this industry and if something doesn’t change and change soon, there will be no industry left! No heart of the community, no place for families and friends to come together and no place for you to let some steam off after a long week at work!
Our message to Government is simple. Let’s stand together to say VAT at 10% is fair for hospitality.
Please support our industry and visit the link below to sign the petition
We just want to thank everyone for their continued support from our locals who are like family to our newest customers ❤️ everyone plays a part in keeping this industry alive! Becky, Andy and all the team here at The Red Lion at Moore 🦁
www.vatstheproblem.co.uk
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