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Jewish caterers warn industry risks being 'crushed' without support

Leading caterers 'very disappointed' at the measures announced on Wednesday by the Chancellor

July 13, 2020 15:20
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled measures designed to support the flagging hospitality industry in his summer statement on Wednesday
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Jewish caterers say they remain “in limbo” after the Chancellor’s measures designed to save the hospitality sector will not apply to catering businesses.

On Wednesday, the Chancellor’s summer statement unveiled measures to help boost the flagging hospitality sector, which has suffered a devastating loss of income since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed in March.

Rishi Sunak announced a temporary cut to VAT for food and accommodation from 20 per cent to five per cent until January 2021.

Jewish caterers however expressed dismay that the VAT cut would not apply to their catering industry.