Over 53,000 restaurants sign up to Eat Out scheme

The HMRC has said over 53,000 outlets have signed up to the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme - and has set up an online finder so consumers can find participating restaurants. It’s also released stickers and posters for participating restaurants to display in their windows to advertise they are taking part. “Restaurants, cafes and bars play a vital role in our economy, employing more than a million people,” said chancellor Rishi Sunak. “They have been hit hard by coronavirus, so it’s vital we do everything we can to help them recover.