Three wine companies have joined the VAT Club JB – backing the campaign for a reduction on the level of VAT in the hospitality sector to five per cent on drink and food.
The companies are all connected via Hatch Mansfield the importer, Villa Maria Estate and Grant Burges Wines being key suppliers to Hatch Mansfield.
It takes the number of companies aligned to the campaign to 58.
Villa Maria founder and owner, Sir George Fistonich, said: “I am delighted to add my support to the campaign, which is key to the pub and restaurant industry.
“Pubs have been closing across the UK for too long and I welcome the VAT Club campaign which aims to provide a stimulus to people drinking and eating in the safe and pleasant environment of a pub or restaurant.”
VAT cut campaigner, Jacques Borel, said: “I am delighted that these important wine companies have joined VAT Club JB.
“Their inclusion within the VAT Club strengthens our position and highlights the importance of the campaign.”