Pubs and music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills and will not see increases for two years, the government announced.
Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson said the support package was worth £1,650 for the average pub.
It comes after a backlash against November’s Budget, which left many facing major increases in their business rates bills. Earlier this month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was “particularly concerned” about the impact they faced and hinted there would be “additional support“.
UK Hospitality has warned that hotels, restaurants and other businesses in the sector are also at risk, calling for the support package to be widened.
