Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.
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Notable Quotes
"It is about helping businesses like this to thrive, so our communities can thrive."
— Rhun ap Iorwerth , Politician
"The burden will fall on the bigger businesses, not just in the hospitality sector."
— Elin Jones , Politician
"The rates cut would be helpful for the industry."
— Phil Newbould , Other
"Hopefully it can mean that we have a little bit more wiggle room with what we do with our costs on food and drink."
— Oliver Banks , Other
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Finance Minister of Wales discussing tax reforms.
Owner of Kindred cafe expressing optimism about rate cuts.
Landlord of Radyr Tap discussing the impact of rate cuts.
Rhun ap Iorwerth is a prominent member of the Plaid Cymru party and a member of the Welsh Parliament.
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The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.
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