The Ship Inn, Oundle

06/06/2026

Amazing Saturday Night

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

The number of businesses in hospitality struggling right now is truly heart breaking

They are being squeezed in every direction

Making us pay 20% on every sale is driving so many out of business

This is on top of all the other taxes we have to pay

So many costs have risen from the core food and drink we buy from wholesalers , business rates, beer duty, employment charges, energy costs it really is the worst I’ve ever seen it

I also think retail and the hair and beauty industry desperately need a VAT cut

We are cutting the oxygen off to so many businesses small and large

I’m a great believer in paying taxes as it taxes that build the fair and just society we all want to live in

However they have to be fair and proportional

VAT at 20% is neither fair or proportional in the current economic landscape

Its a lazy tax that kills enterprise, jobs and hope for so many

Young people are desperate for work but the government have made it so tough that tens of thousands of young people are looking for work because so many hospitality businesses are closing or cutting back

Please don’t tell me we can’t afford it, the money governments waste and burn every day is truly outrageous they do this off the back of businesses across the country working so hard yet often just surviving

If you love your local pub, or a coffee at your favourite cafe or a meal at your favourite restaurant please help them and share this so we can spread the message

Less VAT more hope
Less VAT more jobs
Less VAT More beer

Thank you ❤️

Click the link to sign the petition

https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk

03/06/2026

Father's Day Sunday 21st of June. Live music from The Legacy of Victor Norman starting at 2pm. Serving the ultimate surf and turf!

02/06/2026

Meet Cash! A 3 year old Lurcher who has been waiting too long for his forever family to find him! Head over to Animals in need Northamptonshire to give Cash the home he deserves.

26/05/2026

Are you ready?

World Cup 2026!

26/05/2026

Micheal is very proud of his flowers ... come take a look on this beautiful sunny 🌞 day and stop for an ice cold pint or even visit our Icecream shop.....

25/05/2026

Monday night
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22/05/2026

Friday night ☀️