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Everything you need to know about the temporary reduction in VAT on children’s meals

Temporary VAT reduction on children's meal in TouchOffice Web

The Government has announced a temporary reduction in the standard VAT rate of 20% to only 5% on certain children’s meals, family attraction tickets and children’s entertainment admissions between 25th June and 1st September 2026.

The measure, introduced through HMRC’s Revenue & Customs Brief 5 (2026), aims to help families manage the cost of summer activities while encouraging spending across the hospitality and leisure sectors.

Can the hospitality industry absorb another year of rising costs?

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As a result of the new tax year, UKHospitality’s latest member survey has reported significant concerns regarding operational costs across the UK’s hospitality scene. The survey collected responses from some of the most influential voices in the UK’s hospitality industry, including the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Hospitality Ulster, revealing the damaging impact on the industry.

Top tips for driving seasonal success with smarter solutions

Person holding mobile phone to place order on ByTable during the seasonal period

Warm summer days are fast approaching, which can only mean one thing – venues all over the UK, particularly those with large outdoor areas will see a significant increase in footfall. You’re no doubt already thinking about ways of extracting as much revenue as possible from the seasonal period whilst keeping costs to a minimum, and upgrading your current EPoS set up is a great way to start.

Industry-leading solutions for pubs to manage the Easter rush

SelfService kiosks in outdoor pub garden

As we’re slowly heading toward the busy Easter holidays, now’s the perfect time to reassess your current operations and replace your outdated system with robust and reliable solutions. Whether you’d like to diversify your revenue streams, improve CRM with comprehensive loyalty programs or roll out a range of events & ticketing, the ICRTouch ecosystem has you covered.