A huge start in righting the wrongs': Pubs welcome business rates U-turn
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A huge start in righting the wrongs': Pubs welcome business rates U-turn
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"Pub landlords have welcomed the news that the government is set to U-turn on plans to scrap business-rate relief for the hospitality industry but warned it may not be enough to keep doors open. At the Budget, the chancellor announced plans to scale back the business-rate discount that has been in force since the pandemic, from 75 per cent to 40 per cent and said there would be no discount at all from April this year."
The Independent deploys reporters on the ground to cover issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and investigates subjects such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC while producing documentaries spotlighting women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations sustain the ability to send journalists to speak to both sides of stories and maintain paywall-free access to reporting. Pub landlords welcomed a government U-turn on plans to scrap business-rate relief but warned reduced relief may not prevent closures. The chancellor announced scaling back the business-rate discount from 75% to 40% and indicated no discount from April, prompting concern among pub owners.
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