Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
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Notable Quotes
"the government was "finally recognising the plight of the hospitality industry and trying to help"."
— Keith Bott , Executive
""If a pub can get support because it is the 'heart of the community', then so should we.""
— Ruth Dawson , Executive
""Cafes aren't being helped any more, nor are restaurants, so I don't understand the logic of that.""
— Nick Smith , Executive
""VAT is the real problem.""
— Sam Lamiroy , Executive
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Keith Bott is the owner of Titanic Brewery and a vocal advocate for pubs and the hospitality industry.
Nick Smith runs Ludoquist, a board game cafe and bar in Croydon, London.
Ruth Dawson is the owner of HD3 Fitness Centre, advocating for support for community gyms.
Sam Lamiroy is a restaurateur who comments on economic issues affecting the hospitality industry.
All Coverage
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
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