The claim refers to the UK government's "Great British Summer Savings" scheme, officially announced on 21 May 2026 and going live on 25 June 2026. The scheme temporarily cuts VAT from 20% to 5% on eligible family activities — including soft play centres, theme parks, cinemas, zoos, museums, and children's meals in restaurants — running from 25 June to 1 September 2026 across all four nations of the UK. Additionally, free bus travel for children aged 5–15 in England is provided throughout August. At the time of the speech (3 June 2026), the scheme had been announced and was being implemented but had not yet gone live (25 June). Multiple major businesses — including McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Wetherspoons, Vue, ODEON, Butlin's, and others — had already committed to passing on the VAT savings to customers. The government's own fact sheet provides concrete examples of potential savings (e.g., £2 off soft play entry, £20 off theme park tickets for a family of four). The claim that "savings are being delivered for family fun days out this summer" is accurate. The government had announced the scheme, businesses were signing up, and the VAT reduction was scheduled to take effect during the summer period. The use of "delivering" (present progressive) is appropriate for a policy that has been announced, is being prepared, and is imminent. The specific reference to "cheaper tickets for soft play" directly aligns with the scheme's coverage of soft play centres. Sources: GOV.UK – "Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out" (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/great-british-summer-savings-vat-slashed-to-save-families-money-on-days-out); GOV.UK – "Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids' meals and days out goes live" (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/great-british-summer-savings-tax-cut-on-kids-meals-and-days-out-goes-live); GOV.UK – "Great British Summer Savings 2026: Family activities VAT relief fact sheet" (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/great-british-summer-savings-2026-family-activities-vat-relief-fact-sheet); GOV.UK – HMRC Revenue and Customs Brief 5-2026 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/revenue-and-customs-brief-5-2026-temporary-reduced-rate-of-vat-for-childrens-meals-tickets-and-family-attractions/temporary-reduced-rate-of-vat-for-childrens-meals-tickets-and-family-attractions); BBC News – "Families welcome new VAT-cut scheme to help with holiday costs" (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8l0jg0pg1o)