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Music Venues: Business Rates

Commons · Question 87900 · Tabled 4 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Louie French

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support grassroots music venues which will have higher business rates under the new multiplier.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 11 Nov 2025

The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.As set out at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitali...