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The fish and chip industry is calling for a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) applied to hot food, citing rising operational costs and pressures on small business viability.
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Updated Sep 17
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The fish and chip industry is calling for a reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) applied to hot food, citing rising operational costs and pressures on small business viability.