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08.07.2020 / 15:55
Diners to get 50% restaurant discounts and hospitality VAT slashed to 5% under Rishi Sunak's bounce back plans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced a new discount scheme to encourage people to revisit restaurants, cafes and pubs.The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme, a UK first, will see participating businesses offering a 50% discount to customers on dine-in meals.The discount can be used unlimited times throughout August, and businesses will then be able to claim the money back from the government.In today's 'mini budget' he also announced a reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% for food, accommodation and