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Hospitality Industry: Economic Growth

Commons · Question 90384 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by James Wild

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to encourage economic growth in the (a) pubs and (b) hospitality sectors.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 21 Nov 2025

The Government recognises the vital role that hospitality businesses play in local communities and the economy. That’s why we’re investing £440,000 with Pub is The Hub to help rural pubs diversify, aiming to support rural communities, create new jobs and ...