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Night-time Economy: Taxation

Commons · Question 81022 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 17 Oct 2025

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Asked by Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support the night-time economy; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) VAT reductions, (b) business rates reform and (c) National Insurance threshold a

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 17 Oct 2025

The Government recognises the importance of the night-time economy and the challenges faced by late-night venues. At the Autumn Budget, a package of measures was introduced to support the hospitality sector, including those operating at night. The Employm...