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UK to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

The UK government plans a 20% business rates discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England from April 2027, with the typical pub expected to save around £1,100 in the next financial year. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the £100m package, and Treasury chief secretary Emma Reynolds said the plans are fully funded. The relief is part of a wider review of business rates rules for vape shops and other 'non-positive' businesses.

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Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.

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Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venuesBBC News – Business
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Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.

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Burnham offers 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music in England – UK politics live

The prime minister said the £100m package would mean the typical pub would save around £1,100 in the next financial year Chief secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds has insisted plans to cut business rates for hospitality venues are fully funded when put to her that the changes to rules for vape shops and online marketplaces due to pay for them are described as being in review and consultation. She told Sky News:…

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Business rates to be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and music venues in England

Burnham says relief for vape shops and other ‘non-positive’ businesses to be reviewed as part of £100m plan to fund cut Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will receive a 20% cut to their business rates bills from April under plans unveiled by Andy Burnham as part of a £10m package aimed at supporting high streets and easing cost of living pressures. The prime minister said the package would be fully funded…