4 d. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to budge and limits business rates bailout to pubs despite wider hospitality industry shedding almost 70,000 jobs in a year

The Chancellor insisted pubs faced a 'far different' situation from other businesses such as hotels, restaurants and cafes as she appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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5 d. ago 'I absolutely love pubs': William highlights importance of local boozers

William praised the role of local boozers in bringing people together and getting them off their phones, saying they were 'crucial' for 'human-to-human contact'.

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves says she is 'working intensely' on pubs bailout

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed there is 'additional support coming' and she was determined to 'get this right'.

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1 week ago Andy Burnham piles pressure on Rachel Reeves to 'rebalance' taxes on the high street after Chancellor refuses to extend rate bail out beyond pubs despite fear of mass closures

The Greater Manchester mayor, a former Cabinet minister and possible challenger to Keir Starmer, said changes were needed as part of wider reform that includes revaluing council tax.

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves refuses to bail out hospitality venues as 2,000 face closure after major U

The Treasury signalled a major U-turn on pubs last week following warnings hundreds could be forced to close after a big hike in rates.

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2 w. 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.

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