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McDonald's, KFC And Wetherspoon Announce Price Cuts

Pubs and restaurants across the country will start offering discount on food and drink from today (Wednesday), with chains including McDonald's, KFC and Wetherspoons passing on the VAT cut to customers.

McDonald’s - which has outlets in Ryde and Newport - has announced that it has recommended that franchisees reduce prices on classic menu items, including 50p off its breakfast meals.

Visitors can also enjoy a 40p reduction on Extra Value Meals, 30p off Happy Meals, and cuts to the McCafe coffee range. McNuggets, Big Macs, and Quarter Pounders with cheese will also be 20p cheaper.

Customers have been told to check prices, because many McDonald’s restaurants are franchised, meaning the franchisee has the ultimate say over prices.

Fast-food lovers could enjoy similar discounts at KFC in Newport and Lake. The fried chicken chain is cutting the price of its boneless bucket until Sunday as a result of the VAT cut, with a ‘Boneless Budget Bucket’ comprising ten mini fillets costing £4.99 instead of the usual £10. KFC will also offer £1 off sharing buckets and 50p off other menu items.

On Tuesday, Starbucks - which has a shop in Newport - announced it will pass on the 15% discount on coffee in stores while outlets with Starbucks licences can pass on whatever reductions suit their business.

Wetherspoons - which has pub/restaurants in Newport and Ryde - says it will use the VAT cut savings to reduce prices on food items, coffee and soft drinks from July 15. Although the tax cut doesn’t apply to alcohol, the pub giant said it will reduce the price of some ales as a result.

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