Public Houses: West Dorset
Commons · Question 14252 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department is providing to pubs in West Dorset.
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 7 Jul 2026
Since April 2026, every pub has benefited from a 15% cut to their business rates bills, followed by a two year real terms freeze. Around three‑quarters of pubs will see their bills stay the same or fall, saving the average pub around £1,650 this year. A r...