Chef Bains Calls for VAT Relief | Nottingham News

Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains is sounding the alarm on the hospitality industry’s dire straits, hosting a breakfast pop-up in Nottingham to spotlight the crushing pressure restaurants and delis face. With two decades in the game, he calls this the toughest period ever — blaming the UK’s 20% VAT rate, one of the highest globally, as a major killer of small businesses. He’s not alone: chefs and restaurateurs across the board are demanding tax relief, especially as soaring living costs make customers more cautious and bookings shorter. While pubs and venues got a 20% business rates cut, restaurants and hotels remain sidelined. Bains, a long-term player who can absorb some pain, insists government action on VAT is non-negotiable for survival — and that supporting local, independent businesses is key to keeping the high street alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6cb3fbbb1828f308