PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
77
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 77/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 77/100,000
Background
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.