Reduce VAT for the UK Hospitality Industry to Support Pubs, Cafés & Restaurants

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants

Timeline

9 Mar 2026	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Apr 2026

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