Candy Richards of the regional Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed a brief cut in VAT for family holiday activities as companies struggle with the costs burdens they face.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is slashing VAT on children's restaurant meals from 20% to 5% from June 25 to September 1.

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Candy Richards, Regional Business and Stakeholder Engagement Manager (East Anglia) at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) (Image: Lucy Taylor)

Children and family tickets for cinemas, theatres, concerts, shows and exhibitions will benefit too.

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