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VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
September 2, 2026Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'
Hospitality sector members call for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and extended.
September 1, 2026Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.
July 28, 2026VAT cut to be applied to Manx electricity bills
The 0% rate from October will apply to domestic customers and eligible firms on the Isle of Man.
July 23, 2026Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.
July 21, 2026VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
July 21, 2026Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses
VAT will be cut on children's meals and tickets to some attractions across Surrey and the UK.
June 25, 2026VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
June 24, 2026Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
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VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders
In NI and the rest of the UK hospitality VAT is 20%, compared to the Republic of Ireland's 9% on food and 13.5% on accommodation. A VAT cut for hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland would not me
Hospitality wants permanent VAT cut, 'not gimmick'
The VAT cut on children's meals did not apply to takeaways, only dine-in options Hospitality and tourist businesses in Cornwall are calling for a temporary VAT reduction scheme to be widened and exte
Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains said a VAT cut would be welcome but the wider cost of living had to be tackled A Michelin-starred chef has called on the government to cut VAT for the restaurant industry. Sat Bains ran a
VAT cut to be applied to Manx electricity bills
The VAT reduction will come into force from 1 October until the end of March 2027 A reduction in VAT from 5% to 0% will be applied to domestic electricity bills on the Isle of Man from October, the g
Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
While the UK government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity this October from 5% to zero in an attempt to help with the cost of living, British households are still paying more for p
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
VAT will be cut from household electricity bills, the government has announced, as part of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to help with the cost of living. The reduction from 5% VAT to zero
Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses
Customers at attractions such as Birdworld in Farnham, Surrey will get cheaper tickets as part of government VAT cuts over the summer holidays Plans to cut prices at family attractions over the summe
VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
Families are expected to get cheaper access to theme parks, zoos and museums as well as kids' meals as a temporary VAT cut comes in to force on Thursday for the school summer holidays. Ticket prices
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer
Ticket prices for families at various attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums will be cheaper during the summer holidays through a cut to VAT, the chancellor has said. Rachel Reeves announc