Six in 10 adults feel uncomfortable eating indoors at a restaurant, according to a survey ahead of the Government's meal deal scheme to encourage dining out. The programme allows diners to enjoy a 50 per cent discount at restaurants and pubs to help the flagging hospitality sector. Two thirds of the over 70s are uncomfortable with the idea, compared with 59 per cent of adults aged 16-69. Thirty-seven per cent agreed they were more likely to feel comfortable eating at an outdoor table while 39 per cent said they would feel uncomfortable doing so. Action on Sugar also laid into the Eat Out to Help Out push saying money should have been directed to a healthy eating drive.

Source: Daily Mail July 10, 2020 13:42 UTC