Submitted on Monday 9th March 2026
Rejected on Thursday 2nd April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reduce VAT for the UK Hospitality Industry to Support Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants
Reduce VAT for the hospitality industry to help pubs, restaurants, cafés & hotels survive rising costs & protect jobs. The hospitality sector is facing unprecedented financial pressure from increased energy costs, supplier prices, staffing costs & taxation. Many are struggling to remain viable.
Reducing VAT on hospitality to 12.5% or lower, similar to the temporary rate introduced during the pandemic, would help businesses remain sustainable, keep prices affordable for customers & protect thousands of jobs across the UK.
Hospitality is a vital part of local communities and the UK economy. Without action, many businesses risk closure leading to job losses & empty high streets.
We urge the Government to reduce VAT for hospitality businesses to support the sector & safeguard its future.
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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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743021
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