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Top North East chefs issue tax plea to Rachel Reeves amid fear of more bar and restaurant closures

North East hospitality faces closures and up to 180,000 job losses due to rising business rates and VAT, with chefs urging Chancellor Reeves for tax relief or targeted support.

Summary by Chronicle Live
Kenny Atkinson and Cal Byerley fear that more of the North East's favourite venues could be forced to close if the Chancellor does not offer them support on business rates and VAT

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Chronicle Live broke the news in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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