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Public Houses: Business Rates

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKTreasuryTabled Answered 11 October 2024UIN 6489

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to review the business rates system for pubs.

Answered by James Murray

The government is committed to delivering a fairer business rates system by levelling the playing field between the high street and online giants, better incentivising investment, tackling empty properties and supporting entrepreneurship.

Any decisions on future tax policy will be announced by the Chancellor at a fiscal event.

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