# VAT rate reduced for families over the summer holidays

An episode of [ICAEW podcasts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1074716082), 26 May 2026, 6:02.

Audio: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327644571-icaew-vat-rate-reduced-for-families.mp3

The rate of VAT on children’s meals and certain activities and attractions will be reduced from 20% to 5% between the 25th of June and the 1st of September 2026. Although this may be welcomed by families, it could pose significant implementation challenges for businesses.

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