What you need to know about 'Eat Out to Help Out'
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced an “Eat Out to Help Out” voucher scheme to help the hospitality industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic – here is what you need to know.
The scheme, announced during yesterday’s minibudget, means that anyone in the UK can receive a discount on meals eaten out.
It is aimed at helping to get customers back into cafes, pubs and restaurants – in a bid to boost the hospitality industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Customers eating a meal at any participating business, Monday to Wednesday throughout August, will be entitled to a discount of up to £10 per head in the party – including children.
Any business that chooses to be involved in the scheme will then be able to claim the money back.
The Chancellor has promised that the funds will be back in their bank account within five working days.
Speaking at yesterday’s mini-budget announcement, Mr Sunak said: “I can announce today that, for the month of August, we will give everyone in the country an ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ discount.
“Meals eaten at any participating business, Monday to Wednesday, will be 50 per cent off, up to a maximum discoutn of £10 per head for everyone, including children.
“Businesses will need to register, and can do so through a simple website, open next Monday.”
He added: “Each week in August, businesses can then claim the money back, with the funds in their bank account within five working days.”