Business electricity VAT is reducing from 1 October 2026

From 1 October 2026 VAT on business electricity will be reduced from 5% to 0% for eligible business customers. Most businesses on the standard VAT rate will not see any change to their arrangement. The reduction applies mainly to two groups. The first group is businesses with low electricity usage. As a general guide if […]

Manufacturers could cut their electricity bills by 20% from April 2027 A new government scheme will remove three policy charges from manufacturers’ electricity bills from April 2027. Most SMEs that make things qualify. Applications close on 30 November. If you make things in the UK, there is a good chance a new government scheme can […]

How to Cut Mains Gas Costs in Your Commercial Kitchen (Without Losing Reliability)

Commercial kitchen gas burners in a UK restaurant

Practical ways UK pubs, restaurants and hotels can cut mains gas costs in commercial kitchens — without risking reliability during a full Friday service. If you run a pub, restaurant or hotel kitchen, mains gas is probably one of your top three controllable costs — and one of the least scrutinised. Most operators renegotiate electricity […]