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UK cuts VAT to 5% on kids' summer activities.

6/25/2026

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  • The UK government will cut VAT on children’s meals and attraction tickets from 20% to 5% between 25 June and 1 September.
  • Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the measure aims to help families create summer memories without excessive spending.
  • Institute for Fiscal Studies director Helen Miller estimated the average household will save about £10.
  • The scheme also provides unlimited free bus travel for children in England during August.