Written Question·Treasury·UIN 117466

Performing Arts: Business Rates

Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Dr Simon Opher

LabourStroud

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to make comedy venues eligible for the 15% business rates relief.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
The Government has defined in guidance which properties will be eligible for the relief announced on 27th January 2026 based on definitions used previously in the business rates system. Individual Local Authorities will need to determine which properties ...

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