07/10/2026
It’s almost time for the Autumn budget…and we have a favour to ask.
If you want to back your favourite venue, help your high street and support local jobs then please sign the petition to lower the rate of VAT for hospitality to 10%.
Our pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, leisure venues, nightclubs and many more, are at the heart of our communities. From a day out with your kids to a night out with friends, hospitality brings people together and brings life to our cities, towns and villages.
However, 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%.
Our message to Government is simple. Let’s stand together to say VAT at 10% is fair for hospitality.
Why? Because more venues will stay open, less people will lose connection and job opportunities (100,000 jobs have gone in the last 2 years alone) and the industry will be able to keep prices more affordable for the public.
We’d love your help to reach 1 million signatures. Please sign and share today using the link in bio or searching www.vatstheproblem.co.uk
Thank you and CHEERS 🍻🍻🍻