The claim
“The UK Chancellor announced a temporary VAT reduction from 20% to 5% for attractions running from late June to 1 September.”
Our verdict
True
HM Treasury's press release on the Great British Summer Savings scheme confirms a temporary VAT reduction from 20% to 5% for attractions, zoos, museums, cinemas, soft play, theatres and children's meals from late June until 1 September.
What we found
No contradictory evidence was found in the other sources.
The evidence
- Background
Press release states that VAT will be slashed to 5% for attractions, zoos, museums, cinemas, soft play, theatres and children's meals from late June until 1 September.
gov.uk· HM Treasury Great British Summer Savings press release
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