Written Question·Treasury·UIN 111570
Public Houses: Business Rates
Tabled: 6 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Question
Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat — South Cotswolds
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing additional business rates relief for community pubs that operate as the sole hospitality venue in rural villages.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe Government already provides a series of business rate reliefs that eligible pubs in rural villages may benefit from. In addition to the support announced at Budget, the Government recently announced a 1-year 15% relief for all pubs from April 2026. Th...
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