Ticket prices for families at various attractions such as fairs, theme parks, zoos and museums will be cheaper during the summer holidays through a cut to VAT, the chancellor has said.
Rachel Reeves announced a temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% from when schools break up in Scotland at the end of June until children return to classrooms in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on 1 September.
The discount will also apply to children's tickets for cinemas, concerts, soft play, adventure centres and theatres, as well as children's meals in restaurants and cafes.
The VAT cut was part of a flurry of policy announcements by the government aimed at easing cost of living pressures.
As well as the cut in VAT on tickets for attractions, the chancellor announced free bus journeys for children in August and cuts to import taxes on some basic foods under a "Great British Summer Savings" campaign.
"Whether it is a fun day out, a family meal or taking advantage of the thousands of amazing attractions across the UK, Great British Summer Savings will support families with the little treats in life while boosting business across the UK," Reeves said.
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