date:May 30, 2012
at lamps. In addition, food sold in heat retaining packaging will also be subject to tax.
The original proposal, which was set to be implemented beginning October 2012, charged 20% VAT on all hot food served above the ambient air temperature, including rotisserie chicken, sausage rolls, pies, pasties , with the exemption of freshly baked bread.
This move to modify VAT on hot takeaway food comes after consultation period, during which bakers protested over the proposal, while the MPs from all t