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Public Houses: Business rates

Commons · Question 90383 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by James Wild

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of her Department's planned changes to retail, hospitality, and leisure sector multipliers on the pub sector.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 21 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.In April 2026, the Government will introduce permanently lower business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality...