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Public Houses: Government Assistance

Commons · Question 105200 · Tabled 13 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 21 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support local pubs.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 21 Jan 2026

The Government recognises the significant role hospitality businesses, including local pubs, play in driving economic growth, employment and community cohesion across the UK. That is why we are offering targeted support for the sector.We have permanently ...