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The Kids' Menu VAT Cut Ends 1 September - And Kids Eat Free Never Qualified

The Kids' Menu VAT Cut Ends 1 September - And Kids Eat Free Never Qualified

The Kids' Menu VAT Cut Ends 1 September - And Kids Eat Free Never QualifiedKaty Miles
Published on: 28/08/2026

The 5% rate on children's meals ends 1 September. And HMRC's guidance says kids eat free promotions were standard-rated all along.

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