Submitted on Sunday 19th October 2025
Rejected on Friday 21st November 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Create a level playing field for the hospitality industry by reducing VAT.
We call for an immediate and thorough review of VAT currently imposed on the UK’s hospitality sector. The current standard rate of 20% is unsustainable, uncompetitive, and fails to recognise the unique economic and social contribution of our industry. We propose a permanent reduction to 5%.
Our industry is a cornerstone of our economy. It is one of the largest private employers, providing jobs for 2.7m people. In '23 we contributed almost £70b to the economy.
20% VAT is fundamentally flawed as unlike many other sectors of our core costs are not subject to VAT.
Other countries recognise the unique pressures and social importance of hospitality and implement reduced VAT rates.This lower tax burden stimulates growth, encourages tourism, and supports local businesses.
This is not a subsidy, but a necessary correction.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743021
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