UK restaurants sceptical as Budget scraps tariffs on garlic and gherkins

The UK Budget removes import tariffs on more than 100 items, including garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk, which the Treasury says will save a typical household about £21 a year on food. But some hospitality businesses question the impact, saying VAT cuts or cheaper staffing costs would help more. A Salford burger chain welcomed the gherkin move but wanted bigger support.