Rishi Sunak’s summer statement promised diners discounts to kickstart Britain’s economy. Here’s how the scheme works
Rishi Sunak called it the “eat out to help out” offer. Others said it was “Groupon government”. Either way, the chancellor made clear he wanted to get the nation eating and drinking again – at least from Monday to Wednesday during August.
In one of his more surprising proposals, Sunak announced that the government would pay “£10 per head for everyone, including children” for meals at certain restaurants next month.
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