VAT differential on island of Ireland ‘putting NI businesses under pressure’

Vehicles cross the border northbound between Dundalk in the Republic of Ireland and Newry in Northern Ireland (PA) - (PA Archive)

The VAT differential across the island of Ireland is putting hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland under pressure, a Westminster committee has heard.

Businesses told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee of shrinking margins during a probe into the taxation of the hospitality and tourism sectors in Northern Ireland.