Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses
Summary
The UK government will reduce VAT on tickets for family attractions and children's meals during the summer holidays to make visits cheaper. This tax cut starts Thursday and will last until September 1, aiming to help families save money and encourage more visits.Key Facts
- VAT on children's meals and children's tickets at cinemas, theatres, and other shows will drop from 20% to 5%.
- Tickets for family attractions like Birdworld will also have VAT cut from 20% to 5%.
- The tax cut is part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.
- The discount is expected to be passed on to customers, making visits cheaper.
- The scheme runs until September 1, covering the school summer holidays.
- James Robson, general manager of Birdworld, supports the move but wants longer-term tax relief for attractions.
- Caroline Cooney from Hobbledown said the scheme helps families facing financial pressures.
- The goal is to make family experiences more affordable and accessible during summer.
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