Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows

New research shared by The Guardian shows that nearly a quarter of UK pubs, bars, and restaurants are currently losing money. The finding has prompted a push from celebrity chefs and business owners, led by Tom Kerridge, calling on the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from twenty percent to ten percent. The campaign reflects deepening financial strain across Britain's hospitality sector.

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