questionText: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the business rates system on pub closures.
answerText: We are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. From 2026-27, we intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with ratea...
heading: Public Houses: Business Rates