Public Houses: Lincolnshire
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps his department has taken to support the long term resilience of pubs in Lincolnshire.
Answered by Kate Dearden
The Government recognises that pubs, including those in Lincolnshire, play a vital role in supporting local economies and communities across the UK.
That is why the Government announced business rates support for pubs. As of April 2026, every pub received a 15% cut to new business rates bills, followed by a two year real-terms freeze.
A new three-year £10m Hospitality Support Scheme will help improve the resilience of hospitality businesses, including helping pubs in rural areas diversify their community offer. Pubs will also be able to extend opening hours for Home Nations matches in the later stages of the Men’s Football World Cup 2026.
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