Hospitality Industry: Government Assistance
Commons · Question 110379 · Tabled 3 Feb 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the hospitality, pub and food to go sectors to remain in business.
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 11 Feb 2026
The Government is committed to supporting pubs and the wider hospitality sector, which is why we have taken decisive action. We recently announced an additional 15% cut for pubs on top of the permanent reduction in the business rates multiplier for eligib...