Hospitality Industry: VAT
Commons · Question 22329 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HM Treasury alongside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have explored (a) the potential merits of VAT reform for the hospitality sector to match European countries that use a visitor levy
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 ...