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T.G.I. Friday's VAT reduction

T.G.I. Friday's joins calls for hospitality VAT cut

By Peter Ruddick

American restaurant chain T.G.I. Friday's has joined businesses in the hospitality industry calling for a reduction in VAT by signing up to membership of Jacques Borel's VAT Club.

Carluccio’s poised for £90m sale deal

Carluccio’s poised for £90m sale deal

By Mark Stretton

Carluccio’s, the all-day Italian restaurant chain, is on the verge of accepting an offer of £90m for the entire group – from its franchise partner in the Middle East