Submitted by Moe Yafai on Monday 2nd February 2026
Published on Monday 23rd March 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Current Signatures: 77
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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autumn ~ Autumn Budget ~ Budget ~ business rates ~ Busy ~ Cash ~ Contributions ~ Cost ~ Covid ~ discount ~ employer National Insurance ~ fiscal ~ Fixed ~ Flow ~ high street ~ hospitality ~ hospitality businesses ~ insurance ~ National Insurance ~ Permanently ~ Pubs ~ Ratings ~ relief ~ Restaurants ~ Viewing
Reduce VAT for hospitality from 20% to 13% permanently
Reduce the standard rate of VAT applied to hospitality businesses (including restaurants, cafés, pubs and accommodation) from 20% to 13% on a permanent basis, to reflect the sector’s cost structure and to support business viability following recent fiscal changes.
The Autumn Budget increased cost pressures on hospitality through higher employer National Insurance contributions and changes to business rates relief. The removal of the Covid-era 40% rates discount, combined with revaluations, has in our view materially increased fixed costs. A targeted VAT reduction could directly improve cash flow, protect employment, and reduce closures across high streets, including businesses excluded from current pub-only reliefs.
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