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Ireland Cuts Hospitality VAT to 9% as UK Hospitality Pushes for a 10% Rate

The Irish change creates a live test of whether lower VAT can help small cafes and salons or will deepen public spending pressures.

Starbucks Shutters Hundreds of North American Stores in Portfolio Reset