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 Party — Strangford
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 DeardenThe 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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