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Scrap business Rates for UK Hospitality sector full stop. This will encourage new and existing businesses to invest, whereas the current regime will see closures and job losses.
React
Members can read every reason.
Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
Business rate increases and business rate relief reductions come into effect in April 2026. We urge the Government to increase business rates relief back to 75% for retail, hospitality & leisure. We are concerned increases could lead to business closures, substantial job losses & empty properties.
Stop using the fair maintainable trade calculation for pubs’ business rates
Change the unique way by which public houses are assessed for business rates. We think this will help to slow down the closures of public houses. Current taxation policies are making ever-increasing numbers of public houses unviable.
Remove tax on alcohol served in pubs and raise it for alcohol in supermarkets
We are concerned that pubs have been hammered with rising costs. In order to "Save Our Local Pubs", we think the tax on alcohol should be removed.
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
Across the UK, our cafes, pubs and restaurants are more than just businesses. They are the beating heart of our communities, the places where we celebrate milestones, share a quiet pint or coffee with a friend and create lifelong memories. And they're struggling to stay afloat.
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
The Government should rethink how business rates apply to small businesses. Even when businesses may be struggling or operating at a loss, they’re expected to pay the same rates. This can put pressure on them when they can least afford it; increasing the risk of closures on our high streets.
Scrap business Rates for UK Hospitality sector full stop. This will encourage new and existing businesses to invest, whereas the current regime will see closures and job losses.
React
Members can read every reason.
Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
Business rate increases and business rate relief reductions come into effect in April 2026. We urge the Government to increase business rates relief back to 75% for retail, hospitality & leisure. We are concerned increases could lead to business closures, substantial job losses & empty properties.
Stop using the fair maintainable trade calculation for pubs’ business rates
Change the unique way by which public houses are assessed for business rates. We think this will help to slow down the closures of public houses. Current taxation policies are making ever-increasing numbers of public houses unviable.
Remove tax on alcohol served in pubs and raise it for alcohol in supermarkets
We are concerned that pubs have been hammered with rising costs. In order to "Save Our Local Pubs", we think the tax on alcohol should be removed.
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
Across the UK, our cafes, pubs and restaurants are more than just businesses. They are the beating heart of our communities, the places where we celebrate milestones, share a quiet pint or coffee with a friend and create lifelong memories. And they're struggling to stay afloat.
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
The Government should rethink how business rates apply to small businesses. Even when businesses may be struggling or operating at a loss, they’re expected to pay the same rates. This can put pressure on them when they can least afford it; increasing the risk of closures on our high streets.
