Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 96426
Public Houses: Closures
Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to reduce the rate of pub closures.
Answer
Kate DeardenThe Government recognises the significant pressures facing pubs and we are providing support through various measures to help ease these pressures.We've introduced permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties with a ratable v...
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