33 h. ago Entire hospitality trade rounds on Labour to extend pubs support

Hotels, shops and other small businesses piled pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to find a solution for them following the U-turn on pubs.

Politics

59 h. ago Rachel Reeves’s pub reprieve is nothing for Labour to cheer about

Editorial: The government’s latest U-turn, over business rate relief, will be welcomed by publicans – but it only comes after a noisy nationwide campaign that saw MPs banned from more than a thousand boozers. It is sadly emblematic of how this administration goes about its business

Politics

63 h. ago Ministers face calls to expand business rate relief beyond pubs as U

Trade bodies said ‘piecemeal responses’ will not ‘save our high streets’.

Politics

65 h. ago ‘Make your mind up – it’s bonkers’: Exasperated pubs welcome business rates U

Chancellor is now expected to extend relief to help pub landlords in latest policy rowback

Politics

66 h. ago Tesco boss backs pubs fighting business rates raid and warns customers are 'counting every penny'

Tesco boss Ken Murphy said the grocer had grown its market share to a ten-year high but added: 'The competitive intensity of this market is extraordinary - it's relentless.'

Economics

67 h. ago Tesco boss lends weight to calls for business rates support for pubs

Chief executive Ken Murphy has urged the Government to completely overhaul the business rates system, which be branded ‘fundamentally unfair’.

Economics

69 h. ago Kemi Badenoch vows to slash business rates to save pubs from Labour's tax apocalypse saying they are being treated like 'cash cows'

The Conservative leader said her party has 'identified billions of pounds of savings from things like bringing down the welfare bill and reducing the size of the Civil Service'.

Economics

69 h. ago Historic Scottish brewer calls for budget action on business rates after pumping £5m into pubs

“We need the government to listen to the industry and address the need for meaningful reform of business rates” – David McBride, Belhaven Pubs

Economics

3 d. ago Ministers look at concessions for UK pubs as business rate backlash grows

Changes in the Budget mean landlords are facing higher bills over the next three years

Politics

4 d. ago Pub chiefs demand ‘fast solution’ to easing punishing business rates hikes after government talks

PUB chiefs are demanding a “fast and meaningful” solution to easing punishing business rates hikes following talks yesterday with government. Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson and officials are understood to be in “listening mode” after the Budget tax grab threatens the sector. The meeting comes as Cabinet Ministers are understood to be opposed to the hike....

Politics

4 d. ago Tom Kerridge left asking 'what's the point' as financial struggles hit his pubs

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has spoken out about the financial struggles facing the hospitality industry in the UK, as he revealed how rising business rates are impacting his own pubs and restaurants

Events

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves is blamed for crashing Claire's chain as she 'blocks business rates bailout to save pubs' despite PM's hints at another U

Fingers have been pointed at Rachel Reeves' policies after Modella Capital announced that the chain and the Original Factory Shop are being put into administration.

Events

4 d. ago Pubs could be allowed to open longer as Keir Starmer looks to appease furious landlords

In a bid to keep enraged pub landlords happy after announcing an increase of business rates pubs could see more freedom to be 'open for longer' and could also receive more support from the government

Politics

5 d. ago Pubs in England could be allowed to open for longer as Starmer faces backlash over rates hike

Sir Keir said the government is 'talking to the sector, particularly hospitality and pubs' about the 'further support' it could be given as high business rates threaten pubs with extinction.

Politics

5 d. ago Starmer admits pubs will ‘struggle’ after Chancellor’s tax raid as over 360 shut for good last year

Bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels and music venues are among the businesses facing much higher bills as part of double whammy tax raids

Politics

2 w. ago Sadiq Khan boosts funding of 'bounty hunters' in new crackdown on council tax and business rates

Mayor allocates more money for council debt collectors - as council tax bills rise 5% and pub backlash against soaring business rates continues

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves faces Labour revolt over pubs being hammered by huge increases in business rates

The Chancellor is being urged by landlords and some MPs to rethink the controversial policy

Politics

3 w. ago ‘You’re barred!’: Labour’s battle with pubs promises a new year headache

A protest barring MPs from pubs is exposing deeper tensions between politicians and the communities they representLabour MPs heading back to their constituencies this weekend will do so with a sense of relief that another turbulent term in British politics is over. But those hoping to pitch up at their local pub for a restorative pint with colleagues and constituents may find festive cheer is in short supply. In fact, some may not be allowed through the door.For the past few weeks, pubs across the country have been putting up signs declaring “No Labour MPs” in protest at changes to business rates announced by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in her latest budget. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago 'No pubs, no party': Warning business rates could leave no pubs left to show Scotland in the World Cup

The Scottish Government is being told business rates are making the difference between businesses keeping their heads above the water and drowning.

Events

3 w. ago "With business rates, minimum wage and National Insurance that’s £24,000 I’ve got to find for next year"

A number of bars, pubs and small businesses will see an increase to their business rates bill next April

Economics