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flag UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon cuts prices, introduces new dish, to push for VAT reduction in hospitality.

flag UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon is making two changes this week: introducing a new dish, "The Spice Bag," on Wednesday, and reducing all food and drink prices by 7.5% on Thursday to highlight the need for a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. flag Founder Tim Martin argues that pubs pay 20% VAT on food and drinks, while supermarkets pay zero VAT on food, allowing them to offer cheaper alcohol. flag Martin calls for a VAT cut to 12.5% to support pubs and restaurants.

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