Government’s pub support package sparks calls for wider hospitality relief

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Pubs are getting slashed business rates as part of the Government’s new support package, but other hospitality businesses feel left behind. The UK Government has recently announced a new support package for pubs, giving businesses a 15% cut to business rates bills from April. The Government unveils business rates relief package for pubsOn Tuesday, the Government revealed a new support package for British pubs, aiming to ease the financial burden caused by rising business rates and boost local communities. The support package includes slashing business rates by 15% from April, as well as a two-year real-terms freeze, and a review into the method used to value venues for business rates. Hospitality businesses that don’t qualify for the new support package should first check for Small Business Rates Relief (SBBR).