Hospitality Industry: VAT
Commons · Question 21773 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he plans to review current VAT obligations on (a) pubs and (b) other hospitality businesses.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 7 Sep 2026
The Government recognises the significant contribution made by hospitality businesses to economic growth and social life in the UK. VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. VAT is the U...