Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 85401

Public Houses: Rural Areas

Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Joe Morris

LabourHexham

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to improve support for pubs in rural areas.

Answer

Kate Dearden
Pubs are the beating heart of their communities, providing not just a place to socialise but essential services and local jobs, especially in rural areas. That’s why we’re investing £440,000 with Pub is The Hub to help rural pubs diversify, aiming to supp...

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