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Public Houses: Business Rates

Commons · Question 28834 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the reduction in business rates for pubs announced in July 2026 is subject to a subsidy limitation regime for individual businesses.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 17 Sep 2026

The 20 per cent relief announced in July will be available for all pubs, social clubs and all but the very largest live music venues. The scope of the 20 per cent relief will broadly mirror the scope of the existing 15 per cent relief. [1] Eligible social...