Eat Out To Help Out

Rishi Sunak: “My primary concern was protecting millions of jobs”

11-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the Eat Out to Help Out scheme he introduced in August 2020 as chancellor saying it was created to save the livelihoods of millions of people.

No 'substantial evidence' Eat Out to Help Out led to a rise in Covid numbers, claims Boris Johnson

08-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Boris Johnson has defended the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme that was launched during the Covid pandemic, insisting there was no ‘substantial evidence’ that it led to a rise in cases of Coronavirus.

Eat Out to Help Out propels inflation to nine-year high

15-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Inflation has soared to its highest level in nine years, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) claiming this is down to last year's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Deliveroo leads call for second Eat Out to Help Out scheme when restaurants reopen

15-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

More than 300 major restaurant brands have signed a letter from Deliveroo CEO Will Shu that calls for second Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme when restaurants reopen.

Two thirds of hospitality operators want to see a return of Eat Out to Help Out scheme

05-Feb-2021 By Restaurant

Almost two thirds of hospitality operators would like to see a return of the Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme, according to the latest Lumina Hospitality Leaders poll.

Independent Business Network tables £35bn strategy to save hospitality

02-Feb-2021 By Joe Lutrario

A £35bn strategy to save Britain’s pubs, restaurants and high streets from ‘irreversible decline’ has been put forward by pro-Brexit organisation the Independent Business Network.

Treasury reaffirms defence of EOHO as data shows 'no link' to increased Covid cases

29-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

The Treasury has reaffirmed its defence of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme (EOHO) after publishing data that showed there was 'no correlation' to rising Coronavirus cases.

Businesses claimed £849m through Eat Out to Help Out

25-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses claimed £849m through the Chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme (EOHO) according to new data from HMRC, discounting more than 160 million meals,

HMRC to begin compliance checks on Eat Out to Help Out payments

18-Nov-2020 By Restaurant

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is to contact around 4,000 hospitality businesses asking them to check their claims for meals in the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme.

Covent Garden operators offer October discounts to entice customers

08-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

A number of restaurants and pubs in London's Covent Garden are offering customers 20% off final bills during October in a bid to entice diners to book an early dinner.

Rishi Sunak defends Eat Out to Help Out scheme

05-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

Rishi Sunak has defended the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which ran for the duration of August.

7 ways restaurants can make themselves more financially resilient

22-Sep-2020 By Rachel Savage

As businesses face an uncertain future, here are the critical steps they will need to take to stay solvent in the weeks and months ahead.

Sales dip after EOHO ends

21-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Food and drink sales fell back in the week following the end of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme (EOHO), according to the latest CGA data.

EOHO pushes inflation to five-year low

16-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

The effect of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme has led to a sharp fall in inflation across the UK.

Restaurants see August boost but healthy like-for-likes 'present artificial market impression'

11-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Managed pub, restaurant and bar groups saw collective like-for-like sales bounce back up to 2019 levels in August thanks to the Government’s Eat Out To Help Out (EOHO) campaign.