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AI Summary
- Fiona Eastwood identifies kids' screen time as Merlin Entertainments' biggest competition and explains why the company partners with brands like Lego, Peppa Pig, and Minecraft
- Merlin has struggled from COVID lockdowns and the cost of living crisis, leading to a credit rating downgrade; Eastwood calls for VAT reduction on tourism and leisure
- Eastwood advocates for reduced red tape on planning reforms to support the attractions industry