Written Question·Treasury·UIN 64576
Public Houses: Business Rates
Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025
Question
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the business rates system on pub closures.
Answer
James MurrayWe are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. From 2026-27, we intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with ratea...
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