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VAT Reduction

  • By Rob Pyke
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  • 08 Jul, 2020
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VAT cut from 20% to 5% on food, drink, accommodation and attractions

    VAT has been reduced from 15‌‌‌ ‌July until 12‌‌‌ ‌January 2021. The UK government will cut VAT from 20% to 5% on any eat-in or hot takeaway food and drinks from restaurants, cafes and pubs, excluding alcohol. This VAT reduction also applies to all holiday accommodation in hotels, B&Bs, campsites and caravan sites, as well as attractions like cinemas, theme parks and zoos.

    This article is published for information only. It provides only an overview and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the above can be accepted by the author or the firm. 

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