
Temporary 5% VAT cut on children’s meals: what qualifies and what it means for pubs
In light of the Government’s recent announcement about a temporary 5% VAT cut on children’s meals, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at what this means.

In light of the Government’s recent announcement about a temporary 5% VAT cut on children’s meals, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at what this means.

Pub operators have questioned the impact of the Government’s temporary VAT cut on children’s meals.

The Government has confirmed it is introducing a temporary VAT reduction to 5% on children’s menu meals at venues including pubs over the summer.

NEW PRODUCTS ROUND-UP
This month’s new products round-up features innovations from Vocation, Jägermeister, Thatcher’s, Aviation Gin and Greene King alongside a variety of snacks.

With prices unlikely to fall soon, energy remains a key pressure for operators. Get the latest outlook and practical next steps.

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is set to open its first venue in London’s Theatreland, after landing a major new site at the London Trocadero in Piccadilly Circus.

Cheshire Cat Pubs & Bars has maintained staffing levels despite rising employment costs, as the operator continues to prioritise retention, internal development and customer service.

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has delivered a “robust” performance during the first half of its latest financial year with life-for-like sales up 3.3% on the same period as last year.

The average cost of a pint of draught beer has increased by 17p to £5.34 in the past 12 months, according to an exclusive survey from The Morning Advertiser.

Professionals at Play has acquired a third London site for its Roxy Ball Room brand, with the operator set to open a new venue in Old Street this July as it continues to expand in the capital.

London-based pub company Young’s has reported record performance in its latest trading update.