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Ben Hurst & Elaine Blackburne

Price of a pint set to soar by 40p on April 1 as another covid cut is scrapped

People are set to face another price hike on April 1 seeing the cost of a pint in a pub soar by 40p. The government's cut in VAT for the hospitality industry comes to an end today.

It means customers will have to find more cash for a host of leisure activities. These include enjoying a drink in a pub, having a meal out or even a holiday, reports Birmingham Live.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain TV consumer expert Harry Wallop said the move would affect any business which has a turnover higher than £85,000. This means it will hit all major chains and most small firms.

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