General · 15 January 2026
Reeves Considers Wider Business Rates Support for Hospitality
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering extending business rates support to the wider hospitality sector, beyond the assistance already promised to pub owners. This consideration comes as the Covid-era business rates relief is set to end in April, coinciding with sharp increases in property rateable values. While a package to help pubs is expected, Reeves acknowledges the need to support the broader hospitality sector, which faces significant rate increases. Hospitality UK is encouraged by this potential expansion of support.
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