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Business Rates

Commons · Question 26170 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the No10 press release entitled Burnham means business: PM slashes business rates bills for pubs, clubs and live music venues, 23 July 2026, how he plans to determine whether premises will be eligi

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 9 Sep 2026

The scope of the 20 per cent relief will broadly follow the scope of the current 15 per cent relief and real-terms freeze in bills. However, to target support where it is most needed, the Government will not be making the additional 20 per cent available ...