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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter
I was repeating vertabim what the BBC news said, they went on to say that the money would be credited into people's bank accounts within 3 to 5 days.
It's looking like this was incorrect and a far more sensible idea of giving the discount at the point of sale is to be used.
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As I said
two different schemes, with
two different mechanisms. The reduction of VAT scheme is immediate, they can reduce their prices or pocket the difference. The OTHER scheme with the discount, the money is aimed to be in their bank account, 5 days after claiming it.
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Six-month VAT cut for restaurants, hotels and attractions
Value added tax cut from 20% to 5% from 15 July to 12 January 2021 for selected areas
- Food and non-alcoholic drinks in restaurants, pubs and cafes, as well as hot takeaway food will be covered
- Accommodation in hotels and B&Bs and admission to attractions such as theme parks and cinemas also affected
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Discount on restaurant meals in August
"Eat out to help out" scheme offers 50% discount for every diner, up to £10 a head, from Monday to Wednesday throughout August
- Covers food and non-alcoholic drinks only
- Applies at participating restaurants, pubs, cafes etc
- Restaurant owners can claim the discount in full from the government via an online form
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In the case of meals(not takeaways), it look like both schemes can apply.
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Originally Posted by Paul
Latest Re-Opening News ;
* Outdoor pools will be able to re-open on 11 July.
* Outdoor theatres will be able to start up from Saturday.
* Indoor gyms, swimming pools and sports facilities will then be able to re-open from 25 July.
* Grassroots sport will be able to return from this coming weekend, beginning with cricket (other sports will follow).
* Small pilots of indoor performances with socially distanced audiences will also take place to help work out the best way to get them up and running.
* From Monday 13 June, beauticians, tattooists, spas, tanning salons and other close contact services can reopen "subject to some restrictions on particularly high-risk services".
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Pity you can't keep nail bars, tattooists, and tanning salons permanently closed.