UK high streets get boost as 'eat out to help out' scheme begins

Data shows nearly 30% more people visited high streets compared with same time last weekBritish high streets received a boost from the launch of the government-backed discount dining scheme on Monday, according to industry figures, as restaurants also reported a rise in interest from customers.Data on shopper visits showed that by 3pm on Monday the number of people hitting the high street was up nearly 30% on the same day last week, while across all destination including retail parks and shoppin