| Comment | I really don't think this thread is fair on Brel. In my opinion the OP has been billed unfairly but only because of how the restraunt has communicated their interpretation of the gov support. Calling it a scam is unreasonable as the point of the scheme is to help businesses and to encourage consumers to experience a "new normal" (unrelated: I hate that phrase)
Withnot knowing the OP's bill here's a approximation: 9 people eating £25 worth of food and drink each (ie two courses w. soft drinks) is £225. The deposit of £90 is also a prepayment of sorts and is deducted first, as it would be on any day of the week. 225 - 90 = 135, then 50% of the remainder is £67.50.
In this scenario, £90 was paid in advance, £67.50 on the day, and £67.50 is covered by the government.
I'm only guessing but I think asking for the prepayment gives establishment cash reserves for staff, running costs, and suppliers so that they can stay open. We're going from an ongoing pandemic shutdown to a recession to a likely depression. |
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