VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
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"Especially over the summer, things can be a bit more expensive. So we are targeting this directly at families."
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"The government, industry and voluntary sector needed to work together to identify and implement an enduring solution."
— Rob Parkinson , Executive
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The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
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