Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 110379

Hospitality Industry: Government Assistance

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the hospitality, pub and food to go sectors to remain in business.

Answer

Kate Dearden
The Government is committed to supporting pubs and the wider hospitality sector, which is why we have taken decisive action. We recently announced an additional 15% cut for pubs on top of the permanent reduction in the business rates multiplier for eligib...

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