Value Added Tax

Pubs called on to take part in Tax Equality Day

24-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Pubs have been called on to cut the price of food and drink for a day, following results of a report highlighting the benefits of low VAT on job creation and competitiveness in the EU.

VAT

VAT Campaign: Brexit could reduce VAT

17-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Britain's decision to leave the European Union could bolster the arguments for reducing VAT on the hospitality industry, campaigners have claimed. 

Budget 2016

Budget 2016: Licensees want more than 'token' beer duty cut

18-Feb-2016 By Oli Gross

Another cut to beer duty in next month’s Budget won’t go far enough to support pubs, and more action is needed, licensees told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA).

Operators say Tax Equality Day boosted sales

26-Sep-2014 By James Wallin

The second Tax Equality Day saw sales rise as much as 11% according to some of the operators taking part.

Snug Bars and Laine Pub Company sign up to Tax Equality Day

27-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

Multiple operators Snug bars and Laine Pub Company have agreed to take part in Tax Equality Day on Wednesday 24 September.

TCG pledges support for VAT Tax Equality Day

06-Aug-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Managed pub and bar operator TCG has pledged to support Tax Equality Day on 24 September.

VAT Club names 24 September as Tax Equality Day

19-Mar-2014 By Mark Wingett

VAT Club Jacques Borel is to stage a Tax Equality Day on Wednesday 24 September.

Campaigners hail Tax Parity Day a success

30-Sep-2013 By Mark Wingett

Last Wednesday’s Tax Parity Day (25 September), which saw up to 15,000 outlets take part in a national day of action as part of the campaign to reduce VAT for the sector to 5%, helped increase sales for participating operators by up to 23%, while also...

Perhaps the VAT campaign needs to look longer-term

11-Sep-2013 By Rob Willock

At a recent industry dinner reception, Andrew Griffiths MP introduced me to the Chancellor George Osborne. It was a bit like a wedding party receiving line, so there was very little time for me to influence him with my thoughts on how the Government could...

VAT campaigners plan national day of action

20-Jun-2013 By Mark Wingett

Campaigners aiming to reduce the level of VAT in the hospitality sector from 20% to 5% headed by Jacques Borel are planning to launch a national day of action later this year.

VAT rise adds 6p on a pint of beer

04-Jan-2011 By Ewan Turney

The Government should consider a lesser rate of VAT for the hospitality trade after today's rise to 20% is expected to add 6p on a pint. That's the...

Martin blames Government for driving drinkers out of pubs

10-Sep-2010 By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

Tim Martin this morning criticised the Government for burdening pubs with legislation to curb binge-drinking, and driving drinkers to the supermarkets.

Martin to speak at UK Pub Retail Summit

06-Sep-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Tim Martin, the chairman of JD Wetherspoon, is to take to the stage at this year's UK Pub Retail Summit — the senior congress organised by M&C...

Stop the binge drinking subsidy

10-Mar-2010 By John Ellis

John Ellis of the freehold Crown Inn, in Oakengates, Telford states the case for action against cheap supermarket booze.

FLVA makes fresh plea to Darling over duty

01-Sep-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Trade group the Federation of Licensed Victuallers Association (FLVA) is urging the industry to unite in a new bid to reduce tax. Chief executive...

Good bookkeeping = successful business

03-Jul-2001

A simple routine will help you keep the books in good order and provide you with a strong framework for a successful business, advises Stephen...