Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 86222
Public Houses: Gratuities
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of pubs adding service charges for the sale of alcohol without table service on consumers.
Answer
Kate DeardenThe Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCCA) Act 2024 requires traders, including pubs, to display prices inclusive of all taxes and unavoidable charges before payment is made. Prices must be accurate and not misleading. Failure to do this may b...
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