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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...