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EPISODE · Oct 5, 2025 · 10 MIN

Ross Lewis on the challenges facing the hospitality sector

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Rising food, energy, and staff costs are squeezing restaurants and cafés across the country, with many operators warning their businesses are on the brink. As the Government weighs up cutting VAT for the sector in next week’s Budget, some see it as a vital lifeline, others as an expensive giveaway. To explore the reality behind the numbers, Anton is joined by Ross Lewis, founder of Chapter One and Chef Patron of Osteria Lucio.

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Rising food, energy, and staff costs are squeezing restaurants and cafés across the country, with many operators warning their businesses are on the brink. As the Government weighs up cutting VAT for the sector in next week’s Budget, some see it as...

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