A government scheme to help cut the cost of family days out over the summer is about to launch, with savings on theme parks to kids' meals
Great British Summer Savings scheme to go live on Thursday - all you need to know
A government scheme to help cut the cost of family days out over the summer is about to launch, with savings on theme parks to kids' meals
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Graham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor
17:24, 24 Jun 2026Updated 18:21, 24 Jun 2026
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The tax cut on children’s meals and days out begins on Thursday and runs until September 1.
'Great British Summer Savings' has seen a temporary VAT cut introduced to help families with the cost of living this summer
Rachel Reeves’ scheme will offer free bus travel for children aged between five and 15 in England during the school holidays
Families to benefit from reduced VAT to help lower costs at theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums.
Several big-name businesses have confirmed that they are participating in the scheme
