Written Question·Treasury·UIN 85376

Arts: Business Rates

Tabled: 27 October 2025

Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Patrick Hurley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had recent discussions with relevant stakeholders on the potential merits of introducing an exemption from the higher business rates multiplier for (a) cultural and (b) entertainment venues.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson

The Government has met with a wide range of stakeholders on business rates reform. As announced at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with rateable values (RVs) bel...

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