UK program to boost restaurants has been effective 

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Restaurants have been hit hard by the pandemic’s lockdown. But new data released on Tuesday from a UK government program suggests they may have found a solution. The program, “Eat Out to Help Out,” offers diners at participating cafes and restaurants 50% off their meal. Around 85,000 restaurants are taking part in the program. But others have their reasons to opt out. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.

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