UK hospitality leaders demand VAT cut to 10%, warn of tourist tax

Over 800 British pub, restaurant, and hotel leaders have publicly urged the Prime Minister to halve VAT from 20% to 10%, warning that failure to act could lead to a 5% tourist tax on overnight stays. The demand signals growing sector pressure on the government ahead of potential fiscal policy adjustments. The outcome remains uncertain, but the move highlights mounting cost pressures in the UK hospitality industry.