The ‘eat out to help out scheme’ did little to help the finances of of the UK’s hospitality industry.
According to the British Chambers of Commerce, 66% of respondents in hospitality and catering reported a fall in sales and bookings between June and the end of September, despite the £500m subsidy scheme.
A BCC spokesman said the “eat out to help out” scheme, which ran throughout August and offered discounts on meals in pubs, restaurants and cafes, had a “fairly marginal” impact on the sector as a whole.
