A hundred of Britain s biggest business leaders in retail, hospitality and tourism have united to tell Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to bring back tax-free shopping for overseas tourists.
The Prime Minister was trying to woo commercial leaders at a Business Connect summit in London when he was cornered over a decision he made while chancellor.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: The prospect of getting 20 per cent off clothes, souvenirs or luxury items to take home is a huge incentive for tourists to come here and splash their cash.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was confronted by business leaders at a Business Connect event in London, who accused him of a spectacular own goal for introducing the much-hated levy.
Former prime minister Liz Truss led a growing clamour of calls from MPs demanding ministers restore the VAT refund for visitors to boost economic growth.