Written Question·Treasury·UIN 122212

Music Venues and Public Houses: Business Rates

Tabled: 19 March 2026

Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to Answer of 10 February 2026 to Question 109627 on Music Venues and Public Houses: Business Rates, if she will publish information on pubs and live music venues relief.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson

In 2026/27, all pubs and live music venues will benefit from 15% relief on their new business rates bills on top of the support announced at the Budget. Their bills will then be frozen in real terms for two years from April 2027.