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VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force

VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
BBC Business Wednesday 24 June 2026, 23:02 UTC 1 min read
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The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.

The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
VAT (ORG)
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