Written Question·Treasury·UIN 108955

Social Clubs: Business Rates

Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Laurence Turner

LabourBirmingham Northfield

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the oral contribution of the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury of 27 January 2026 on Business Rates, whether changes to the business rates for pubs will include social clubs.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
All pubs and live music venues that meet the definitions set out in guidance will qualify for the business rates support announced on 27 January 2026. In keeping with the intent of this policy, the Government is working with Local Authorities to ensure th...

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