McDonald's slashes price of Big Macs, McNuggets and Happy Meals thanks to VAT cut

Happy Meals at McDonald’s have changed.This doesn’t mean to say that the kids meal will no longer spark joy, but instead that parents will now get to choose what goes in their child's meal box; either a toy or a book.

McDonald's is changing their Happy Meals forever - and it may be their best move yet. Children will have a choice of what bonus item they would like in their meal - a book or a toy.

half price meals when they dine out every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during August in a bid to boost the hospitality sector. Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently made the announcement and said the “Eat Out to Help Out” scheme would provide 50 per cent off, up to a maximum of £10 per head, meals at participating businesses across the UK - but it doesn’t include alcohol.

operators such as McDonald's, Wetherspoons and Nando's have this week announced slashed prices for customers, passing those savings on to diners - but industry insiders say that this money could mean make or break for smaller businesses. Gary Usher, the chef behind the Elite Bistros group that includes Kala and Hispi in Manchester, took to Twitter on Wednesday to explain why his restaurants would not be passing any VAT savings on to customers.He wrote: "We appreciate this help to survive.

fast food chains over the coming months. Tory chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week that VAT will be slashed from 20 per cent to five per cent in a bid in certain sectors, including hospitality, to restart the economy post- lockdown.

From today, diners in several pubs, bars and restaurants will notice a change in how much things cost.Prices are being slashed by chains like Nando's, Wetherspoons, KFC and McDonald's, as VAT has been lowered until 2021.The Treasury estimates that households could save £160 a year as a result of the changes.Last week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the cut, which will remain in force until January 12, alongside plans to give people a 50% discount, up to £10 per head, to eat out in restaurants

Famed fast food joint McDonald’s has revealed that they will cutting the prices on some of their meals effective 15 July.The discounted items will be on sale from 5 am and fast food fans will be able to enjoy a 40p reduction on Extra Value Meals and they’ll be happy to learn they can get 30p off of Happy Meals. Popular items such as the Big Mac, Quarter Pounders with cheese and McNuggets will also be 20p less expensive.

McDonald's has announced it will be reducing the prices of some of its most popular items, with up to 50p off.The fast food giant's move comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a VAT reduction for hospitality and tourism.VAT on food and non-alcoholic drinks has been slashed from 20% to 5% in a bid to get Brits spending again.McDonald's will cut the prices of some of its meal bundles, breakfast items and other McDonald's favourites, including Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets.Extra Value Meals

UK Government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry and encouraging people to safely return to dining out.The Eat Out to Help Out registration service went live this morning on Gov.uk allowing businesses to join the scheme announced last week by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak.Restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments who use the scheme will offer a 50 per cent reduction, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to all diners who eat and/or drink-in throughout

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