Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 65524
Cafes: Government Assistance
Tabled: 7 July 2025
Answered: 14 July 2025
Question
Ben Maguire
Liberal Democrat — North Cornwall
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support local, independent coffee shops.
Answer
Gareth ThomasHospitality businesses, including independent coffee shops, are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth and community cohesion.The government plans to permanently lower business rates for retail, hospitality, an...
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