Business Rates

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Landlord Patrick Hughes is stood behind the bar in his pub. He is wearing a pale pink shirt.

'TV and cheap booze' blamed for landlord quitting

A Spalding pub landlord has quit his tenancy, blaming rising costs, changing consumer habits, and cheap supermarket alcohol for declining trade. This reflects a broader trend of pub closures across England.

Rhun ap Iorwerth holding a pint and smiling at the camera. He has a dark grey suit and light blue shirt. Next to him is a woman with curly, brown hair and a pink blazer, with a light blue floral top underneath, she too holds a pint. Next to her is a man who smiles with a beard and glasses, and a black shirt, who also holds a pint. The three are stood behind a bar.

Sep 14bbc.co.uk

Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut

Welsh government to cut business rates for pubs, hotels and gyms by 30% from April 2027, funded by higher rates for larger businesses.

Sep 13theguardian.com

Hospitality industry urges Andy Burnham to lay out VAT cut plans

UK hospitality businesses, including pubs, bars, and restaurants, have called on Andy Burnham to outline plans to reduce VAT for the sector.

Jul 23theguardian.com

Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics

The UK government has announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs, and music venues in England, as part of a £100m aid package. The move has been welcomed by hospitality leaders, but some have questioned its scale and called for further support for the industry.