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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.

July 23, 2026

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.

July 23, 2026

Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef

Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.

July 23, 2026

What about cuts for cafes and hotels?

The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

July 23, 2026

What we know about 20% cut to some business rates

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

July 23, 2026

UK PM Burnham to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues - Reuters

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

July 23, 2026

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax

But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.

July 3, 2026

Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure

Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

July 1, 2026

Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?

Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.

April 1, 2026

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Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

Watch: Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut Andy Burnham's decision to cut business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England raised a cheer among industry bosses. It w

bbc.co.ukJuly 23, 2026

What we know about 20% cut to some business rates

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bbc.co.ukJuly 23, 2026

What about cuts for cafes and hotels?

More on this story.

bbc.co.ukJuly 23, 2026

Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef

Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough For Michelin-starred chef Alex Claridge, running an independent restaurant has become a difficult task.

bbc.co.ukJuly 23, 2026

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

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will be given a 20% cut to business rates from April, which the government estimates will save firms around £1,100 next year. In his third policy announce

bbc.co.ukJuly 23, 2026

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news.google.comJuly 23, 2026

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax

Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to take over as prime minister later this month, has said there is "some room" for movement on tax. In an interview with LBC, Burnham suggested business rates on

bbc.co.ukJuly 3, 2026

Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure

Ranganathan previously said he was "buzzing" to have become co-owner of the bakery chain Comedian Romesh Ranganathan said he is "gutted" after the 89-year-old bakery chain he part-owns shut down. Co

bbc.co.ukJuly 1, 2026

Upcoming Employment and Taxation Changes Retailers Need to Know for April 2026

A number of employment and taxation updates are coming into effect from April 2026. To help retailers prepare, we’ve set out the key changes below, along with links to further guidance. Employment cha

acs.org.ukApril 1, 2026