The person in the government who is responsible for the UK's money and spending is called the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The scheme was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in July and was set to run from 3 to 30 August 2020, from Monday to Wednesday each week at any time of the day. You may not realise it, but 20% of the cost of many things goes to the government as VAT (Value Added Tax). No discount on alcoholic drinks or service charges. Here’s a list below: Restaurants that registered with the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in August gave customers 50% off their food and non-alcoholic drinks bill. This has now been lowered to 5% for the next six months, until January 2021. The 35-year-old advertising worker said the scheme gave him a chance to lend a hand to Britain's economy. If you haven’t made a trip there yet, we’re sure you’ll have seen it on someone’s Instagram. Well, you would be a fool, a fool, we tell you, not to sign up to our newsletter where we bring you exclusive offers and competitions. Redemption is…, The Zia Lucia empire is expanding with a fourth site opening in Aldgate East this February. There's also help for young people who are struggling to find work, including something called a "kickstart scheme" for 16-to-24 year olds. In fact, we got so used to our Monday night dinner treat, which transformed the Sunday night slump giving us something to look forward to, that we assumed it would go on forever. She said she was pressing Mr Sunak for more support in his autumn budget, including measures to help bring down the burden of rents and debt taken on during the crisis. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Read about our approach to external linking. The finding, from a survey of the group's members, came exactly a month after pubs in England reopened on July 4 after lockdown. 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'But who knows what September and October will bring?'. Born from a love of unlocking hidden gems in a big city, London on the Inside connects people to local and global brands, discoveries and experiences. With well done classics like fish and chips and fresh grilled salmon, plus lots of snack and sharing options, it’s a no-brainer. The discount is also available in all of Sketch’s restaurants and on any type of meal, including afternoon tea. For a short while, this became the new norm. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, to see which restaurants near you are offering 50% off Mondays to Wednesdays in August. The Wigmore, the stylish British tavern which sits within luxury hotel The Langham, is offering 50% off food and soft drinks on up to £10 per person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 30 September. You can get a piece of the action from Monday to Wednesday for £10 less than usual, with the Eat Out to Help Out scheme which has been extended by the restaurant until the end of September. Mr Sunak announced the scheme last month as part of a latest wave of emergency measures to shore up the economy which contracted by a quarter in the March-April period. Thank you! When it announced 5,500 seats on its website with its Eat Out to Help Out offer, they were all gone within six hours. Enjoy. What’s more, the terrace itself is named after her book, Mrs Dalloway, giving the venue a romantic, poetic feel from the moment you hear about it. Signature dishes include homemade stout bread, prawn scotch egg and lobster thermidor tart, all served in a familiar, buzzy atmosphere. With a menu inspired by Sicily and packed with delicious flavours, we can promise once you pay Norma a visit, you’ll soon be going back for more. And there’s no qualms of style over substance at this pretty-as-a-picture spot. OXO Tower has earned its reputation in London as an iconic landmark along the South Bank, acting as a home to great food, amazing views and a rich mix of culture and arts displays over the years. Kentucky Fried Confusion! Restaurants aren’t exactly healthy (of course, it depends), Just went to a restaurant today it cost £3.40 for a pizza ! You’ll find TOZI in the bustling heart of one of London’s busiest areas, Victoria. DINERS should easily be able to spot which restaurants are taking part in the government's new up to 50 per cent off scheme with posters that will be … You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter. Aw! The voucher scheme was included in this plan as a way of encouraging people to go back to restaurants following lockdown. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. The restaurant serves up a delicious menu overseen by Michel Roux Jr and executive chef Chris King with highlights such as a cheeseburger with grilled ox-tongue and crispy shallots, along side bitter chocolate mousse and espresso cream. The business reclaims the value of the saving from government. Establishments will then claim a reimbursement from the government for the discount they’ve given you. Swing by for brunch and try out the assortment of egg-based dishes, smoothies and delicious coffee or book in for cocktails in the evening for a buzzy start to your night out. The government is keen for British homes to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly so the Chancellor announced vouchers of up to £5,000 to pay towards insulating houses. It runs every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from August 3 to 31. The Chancellor said that £30 billion would be granted by the government to help tackle the economic effects of coronavirus. From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. The decor is elegant, contemporary and cosily lit, with red leather seats and plenty of corners to have a good gossip in. Under the scheme, you can qualify for the £5 cashback up to ten times - meaning up to £50 is available to each customer. So if a participating establishment doesn't wish to allow offers to be stacked, it'll have to axe its own offers while the scheme's running, ie, all day Monday to Wednesday throughout August. However, experts think the public might not benefit from VAT changes and that businesses will use the savings themselves to help recover financially. Some restaurants in London said they would extend the 50 per cent discount offer through into next month, without the subsidy from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, in the hope of catching more returning workers. American Express is giving customers £5 cashback for spending £10 or more in small shops, which can can be used in conjunction with the Government's Eat Out To Help Out scheme. The best restaurants and chains still giving a 50% discount off food and soft drinks in September. This comment was removed because it broke the rules. 11am, every Wednesday. I went out at the end of July, just missed out! You should follow guidelines if you’re in an area under local lockdown. Restaurants on James Street in London were busy with lunchtime eaters taking advantage of the discount yesterday. You can change your cookie settings at any time. It only applied on dine-in menus, but could be used as many times as you like. Rishi Sunak's Eat Out to Help Out scheme will offer diners get 50% off meals and non-alcoholic drinks, up to £10 a head, in restaurants, cafés and pubs throughout August I'm so happy but when it said "30 billion was going to be granted," I was shocked! It's just one of a set of plans the government has announced to help the United Kingdom recover financially from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.