Britain's hospitality industry is facing mounting pressure as some of the country's most recognised chefs and restaurant owners call on the government to slash value-added tax (VAT) for pubs, restaurants and cafes from 20% to 10%.
Industry figures argue that businesses are battling a perfect storm of rising operating costs, higher taxes, increasing wage bills and cautious consumer spending. They warn that without meaningful intervention, more venues could disappear from high streets and communities across the UK.
