Public Houses: Business Rates
Commons · Question 64576 · Tabled 2 Jul 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Blake Stephenson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the business rates system on pub closures.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 9 Jul 2025
We are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. From 2026-27, we intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with ratea...