Written Question·Treasury·UIN 86153
Hospitality Industry: Costs
Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) business rates, (b) VAT and (c) energy costs on small hospitality businesses.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe Government recognises the vital role that small hospitality businesses play in supporting the UK’s economy and communities. As announced at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hosp...
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