Falkirk pub slashes food and drink prices in support of Tax Equality Day

A Falkirk pub is cutting food and non-alcoholic drink prices in support of Tax Equality Day.

Meals and non-alcoholic drink prices will be slashed by 7.5 percent in support of Tax Equality Day. (Contributed).

placeholder image — Meals and non-alcoholic drink prices will be slashed by 7.5 percent in support of Tax Equality Day. (Contributed).

The Carron Works in Bank Street are reducing the price of all food and non-alcoholic drinks by 7.5 percent on Thursday, September 17.

A meal at the Wetherspoon pub costing £10 will only cost £9.25 on Tax Equality Day. The discount will last one day only, so customers are encouraged to come along and make the most of it on the day.

The price cuts come as the pub shows support for Tax Equality Day, an event aimed at showcasing the perks of a VAT reduction in the hospitality sector.

Currently, food and drink in pubs is subject to 20 percent VAT, while supermarkets have no VAT charges on any food they sell. The savings made from a zero VAT rate can then be used by supermarkets to lower alcohol prices.

David McAuley, The Carron Works manager, said: “We are proud to support the campaign to reduce the level of VAT within the hospitality industry.

“Customers coming to the pub on Thursday 17 September will find the price of their food and non-alcoholic drink is lower than normal.

“We are keen to highlight the amount customers could save if VAT in pubs was lowered permanently.

“A reduction in the level of VAT on a long-term basis will generate growth and create jobs in the important hospitality sector and help the high street, of which pubs are an integral part.”