Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants

Published: 11/12/2025
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
Lib Dems propose 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants in a bid to boost footfall and help customers afford dining out. The party suggests funding this through a new "windfall" tax on big banks, estimating it could raise £30bn by 2030. Additionally, they call for a reduction in energy bills by axing the renewables levy, aiming to save families £270 annually.