Diners to get 50% restaurant discounts and hospitality VAT slashed to 5% under Rishi Sunak's bounce back plans
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukChancellor 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 attractions, until January 12, 2021.Mr Sunak described the moment as 'unique', and said the government hopes to protect the 1.8 million people working in bars and restaurants.The Eat Out to Help Out scheme is redeemable on food and non-alcoholic.
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