Vat Increase

The MA's Review of the Week

Menu engineering is key in the face of rising prices

11-Mar-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the Parkers Arms Stosie Madi to get her take on the week's news, from rocketing commodity costs and soaring fuel prices through to the need for Government support on VAT.

Sacha Lord calls for the Government to reverse the hospitality VAT increase

13-Dec-2021 By Rebecca Weller

Operator and night-time adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord has called for the Government to reverse the hospitality VAT increase amid the announcement of Plan B restrictions and onslaught of cancellations in the sector by launching a new campaign;...

Pubs steer clear of discounting drinks

13-Jan-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Pubs are backing away from discounting drinks this month, citing rising overheads and the VAT increase. A snapshot survey from different regions by...

VAT rise could cost 8,800 brewing jobs

04-Jan-2011 By Hamish Champ

Today's VAT increase could lead to the loss of more than 8,000 jobs in the brewing and pub sectors, according to a new report. Research conducted by...

Where there's a will there's a way...despite the hurdles

19-Jul-2010 By Hamish Champ

News that Parliament last week gave its nod of approval to next year's VAT increase will have surprised no-one. The nation's books have to be...

No change in alcohol duty

22-Jun-2010 By Gemma McKenna

The alcohol duty escalator remains in place and VAT will rise to 20% — that's the news from the new Government's Emergency Budget. Chancellor...