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Wetherspoons Sets One-Day 7.5% Price Cut for Tax Equality Day on 18 September

The chain says the promotion highlights the VAT gap with supermarkets to back a 12.5% rate for hospitality.

Overview

  • The discount will run across participating pubs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on food and alcohol, with Scotland limited to food and soft drinks under licensing rules.
  • The 7.5% reduction will be applied automatically at tills and through the Wetherspoons app.
  • Example prices published by the company include a pint of Ruddles Best at £1.66, a large breakfast at £6.87 and Kopparberg cider at £2.58.
  • Prices and availability vary by location, and the company notes offers are subject to local licensing and may be changed or withdrawn without notice.
  • Founder Tim Martin frames the move as part of a push to cut hospitality VAT from 20% to 12.5%, citing supermarkets’ zero VAT on food and rising costs for pubs.