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Four top UK chefs warn the hospitality industry is in its worst crisis ever, calling for an urgent VAT cut from 20% to 10% to keep restaurants, pubs, and cafes alive. With three businesses closing daily since 2026, soaring costs, shrinking customer spending, and crippling taxes are pushing the sector to breaking point. While past aid offered temporary relief, it’s not enough against rising energy bills, National Insurance, business rates, and the minimum wage. Chefs argue that profits must survive—not just fund lavish lifestyles—and warn that a recent 5% VAT cut on attractions is a shallow fix that risks misuse. The crisis also threatens young people’s entry into the workforce, as hospitality jobs vanish.

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