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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the administrative costs for outlets of running a VAT reduction for children’s food only; what comparative assessment she has made of this policy and reducing VAT on all food; and whether her Department has received representations...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the administrative costs for outlets of running a VAT reduction for children’s food only; what comparative assessment she has made of this policy and reducing VAT on all food; and whether her Department has received representations...
From 25 June to 1 September the Government is introducing a temporary reduced rate of VAT on children's menu meals and family leisure activities
The relief for children’s meal is temporary and targeted to balance the policy's intention of supporting families with the cost-of-living and maintaining the Chancellor's commitment to stable public finances.
HMRC has published guidance for businesses to operationalise the measures, and the Government carefully considered the relative administrative burden before the announcement
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services. Hot takeaway food, and “eat-in” food, are subject to the standard 20 per cent rate of VAT. Most other food is zero rated, including most traditional bakery products, such as bread, biscuits and cakes. However, there are certain exceptions, including some confectionery items such as chocolate covered biscuits and flapjack bars, which are taxed at the standard rate
HM Treasury regularly engage with the hospitality industry and UK Hospitality, who have publicly welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings he has had with representatives from UK Hospitality since 30 October 2024 on the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the hospitality industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings he has had with representatives from UK Hospitality since 30 October 2024 on the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the hospitality industry.
DBT engaged with UK Hospitality as part of a budget briefing call with retail, hospitality and small business representatives held on 4th November. The department also engages very regularly with UK Hospitality, through the Hospitality Sector Council, addressing strategic issues on areas including high street regeneration, skills, sustainability, and productivity.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has had recent discussions with Hospitality UK on the potential impact of the immigration fees introduced in October 2023 on the recruitment of (a) chefs, (b) hotel staff and (c) other staff in the hospitality sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has had recent discussions with Hospitality UK on the potential impact of the immigration fees introduced in October 2023 on the recruitment of (a) chefs, (b) hotel staff and (c) other staff in the hospitality sector.
There is little evidence that fee increases to date have significantly affected demand on work routes.
The Home Office keeps fees under review and publish impact assessments when we make fee changes in legislation, which evaluate potential behavioural impacts on prospective applicants. A Regulatory Impact Assessment has been published and analyses the potential impact on migration, broken down by visa product and delineated on applications made in and out of country: The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 - Impact Assessment (legislation.gov.uk).
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has had recent discussions with Hospitality UK on the potential impact of increasing the minimum income threshold for visas on the recruitment of (a) chefs, (b) hotel staff and (c) other staff in the hospitality sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has had recent discussions with Hospitality UK on the potential impact of increasing the minimum income threshold for visas on the recruitment of (a) chefs, (b) hotel staff and (c) other staff in the hospitality sector.
The Government engages regularly with business sectors, including through a number of its advisory groups, when developing its policies and which will continue to strike the balance between reducing overall net migration and ensuring that businesses have the skills they need to support economic growth.