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Wetherspoon Announces One-Day 7.5% Price Cut on 18 September for Tax Equality Day

The one-day discount highlights VAT disparities to push for a 12.5% rate.

Overview

  • Prices will drop by 7.5% across the menu on Thursday 18 September, with the reduction applied automatically at tills and in the app.
  • The offer covers food and drink in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while in Scotland it applies only to food and non-alcoholic drinks due to licensing rules.
  • Wetherspoon frames the event as a call for tax parity with supermarkets, which pay zero VAT on food, and seeks a permanent 12.5% VAT rate for hospitality.
  • Example promotional prices include a pint of Ruddles Best at £1.66, a large breakfast at £6.87 and a pint of Kopparberg at £2.58, with exact prices varying by pub.
  • The company says participation depends on local licensing and availability, and it may change or withdraw the offer without notice.