
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.
Peter Kyle
Business Secretary
Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
Allow UK Hospitality Businesses to Reclaim 10% Food Costs Against quarterly VAT
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
Reduce the standard rate of VAT to 15%
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.
Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
Allow UK Hospitality Businesses to Reclaim 10% Food Costs Against quarterly VAT
Cut VAT for local hospitality – for Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
Reduce the standard rate of VAT to 15%