Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 104367

Public Houses: Urban Areas

Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UKAshfield

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

Answer

Kate Dearden
The Government recognises the significant role hospitality businesses play in driving economic growth, employment and community cohesion across the UK. That is why we are offering targeted support for the sector.We've permanently lowered tax rates for ret...

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