Leaders in the hospitality industry have said that more than half of the UK's job losses since the last budget have come from their sector.
Job losses in restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels total around 89,000 since last October, according to UKHospitality analysis of Office for National Statistics data.
The group said higher taxes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget had disproportionately slowed down investment and hiring, adding that "urgent action" was needed to cut business rates and VAT.
The Treasury said it was helping pubs, cafes and restaurants by extending business rates relief and cutting the cost of licensing so more establishments could offer al fresco dining.
UKHospitality, which has around 750 members and represents more than 123,000 venues, said the sector accounted for 53% of all job losses in the UK.
