Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 14252
Public Houses: West Dorset
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department is providing to pubs in West Dorset.
Answer
Kate DeardenSince April 2026, every pub has benefited from a 15% cut to their business rates bills, followed by a two year real terms freeze. Around three‑quarters of pubs will see their bills stay the same or fall, saving the average pub around £1,650 this year. A r...
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