02/06/2026
We all work extremely hard to support our own small businesses every single day and yes things are getting tougher with ever increasing costs all round! This one change can help give a little support we are all desperately in need of at the moment.
Everyone please Sign, Share & show support as this can be a huge change to help us all‼️
The UK hospitality industry is facing unprecedented pressure from rising costs, shrinking margins, and ongoing economic challenges. Your favourite small businesses are struggling to stay afloat.
The campaign at 'VAT's The Problem' is calling for a reduction in hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%, bringing the UK more in line with many European countries and helping to protect jobs, local businesses, and vibrant high streets. Lower VAT would support pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels, and other hospitality venues that play a vital role in our communities.
If you believe in supporting the future of UK hospitality, consider signing and sharing the petition. Every signature helps amplify the industry's voice and highlights the importance of a fairer tax environment for businesses, employees, and customers alike.
https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk
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/