Public Houses: Business Rates
Commons · Question 21767 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of a introducing a discount on business rates for pubs.
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 7 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that pubs, social clubs and live music venues have faced significant pressures in recent years. Earlier this year, the Government cut every pub, social club and live music venues bill by 15 per cent and ensured bills will be fro...