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Reeves’s tax cut on children’s meals a political ‘soundbite’, say restaurateurs
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Reeves’s tax cut on children’s meals a political ‘soundbite’, say restaurateurs

The Guardian · May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

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Chancellor’s measure to help families save money during summer holidays ‘won’t make any difference’Cutting tax on children’s meals is a political “soundbite” that will make little difference to families or businesses, restaurateurs have said.This week, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, announced a temporary reduction in VAT on the children’s menu in restaurants from 20% to 5% between June and September, in order to help families with the cost of living crisis and offer a boost to the hospitality sector. Continue reading...

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