The impact weight-loss drugs are having on pubs, clubs and restaurants | The IndependentJump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe?regSourceMethod=Bookmarks'; }, 500); });});]]>Rebecca WhittakerTuesday 15 September 2026 06:35 BSTThe one surprising impact of weight loss jab OzempicSixteen per cent of Scottish hospitality venues report a drop in visits due to the popularity of weight-loss drugs, according to the Scottish Licensed Trade Association.The report found that 58 per cent of surveyed firms are in decline, despite receiving a temporary trade boost from the World Cup.Operating costs have risen for 97 per cent of surveyed businesses, with 57 per cent experiencing cost increases significantly above the rate of inflation.The Scottish Licensed Trade Association has urged the UK Government to reduce VAT for hospitality to 10 per cent and called for commercial rates reform in Scotland.The Scottish Government highlighted its ongoing review of business rates, while the Treasury stated tax decisions would be announced at future fiscal events.In fullPubs and restaurants say they are losing business due to weight-loss drugsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in