Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer

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1. Sun, 23 August 2026

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   • The Guardian World23:01first to report
     Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer

     Review will look at improving system for English and Welsh hospitality venues before next revaluation date in 2029 The government has promised that business rate valuations will be “made fairer” for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, as Andy Burnham faces growing calls to help the UK’s struggling hospitality sector. An independent review for England and Wales will look at improving the system for hospitality venues, which were hit by higher business rate bills this year after the end of...

2. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • restaurantonline.co.uk00:00
     Treasury minister warns hospitality VAT cut would cost ‘a lot of money’

     Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray has warned that cutting hospitality VAT from 20% to 10% would cost ‘a lot of money’ according to The Sun. The Treasury minister told The Sun any VAT cut would have to be ‘fully funded’ and provide value for taxpayers’ money.