General · 11 January 2026
Businesses seek rates relief beyond pubs in UK
As pandemic business rates relief concludes in April, sectors beyond pubs are urging the Chancellor for support. UKHospitality advocates for broad hospitality relief, not solely for pubs. Hotelier Surinder Arora criticised the potential exclusion of hotels, citing a £12.4m rates increase for his business. Gyms face 60% rate rises, while pharmacies could see increases of 140%. The current 75% discount on rates is set to fall to 40% before ending. Rachel Reeves is expected to outline pub-specific measures.
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