03/06/2026
Big news for families this summer - Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a temporary VAT cut from 20% to 5% on a range of activities for six weeks, running from 25th June to early September 2026.
Here's what could be affected:
☑️ Children's meals eaten on the premises at restaurants
☑️ Children's admission tickets for cinemas, theatres, concerts and exhibitions
☑️ Qualifying family attractions like theme parks, zoos and soft play centres
☑️ Free local bus travel in England for children aged 5–15 throughout August
Sounds great - and in many ways it is. But there are a few things to be aware of. Businesses need to confirm their eligibility with HMRC, and there's no guarantee that every saving will be passed on to customers.
There's more to unpack here than the headline suggests.
Read our full blog to get the complete picture: https://bit.ly/3PYuXYu