UK standard rate of VAT (from 4 January 2011)

20%

HM Revenue and Customs, VAT rates (GOV.UK) reports UK standard rate of VAT (from 4 January 2011) of 20% for 9 September 2026.

Taken from the source, last 23 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC · Source · Receipt

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Where we use it

• Liz Saville Roberts on VAT for hospitality, PMQs 9 September 2026

  Liz Saville Roberts said: “Supporting businesses like Yr Heliwr is key for economic growth in coastal areas, but they are held back by a 20% VAT rate; in France, Spain and Italy, hospitality pays just 10%.” This page repeats what HM Revenue and Customs reports.

  Liz Saville Roberts · week of 2026-10-23

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