Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 33583

Hospitality Industry: Government Assistance

Tabled: 25 February 2025

Answered: 5 March 2025

Question

Paula Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the independent hospitality sector with rising costs.

Answer

Gareth Thomas

Independent hospitality businesses are at the heart of our communities and play a vital role in supporting economic growth across the UK.The Government is creating a fairer business rate system, reducing alcohol duty on qualifying draught products and tra...

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