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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Business Rates

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026 to Question 1248 on business rates: tax allowances, how many and what proportion of hereditaments will see bill increases in 2026-27 compared to 2025-26 (a) across all hereditaments and (b) retail, hospital and leisure hereditaments.

Answer

The information requested was provided in the answer to Question 1248 on 21 May 2026.

Since then the Government has introduced further support, including an additional 20 per cent cut for pubs, social clubs, and all but the very largest live music venues, building on the support already in place.

When taken together, these packages are worth nearly £250 million next year and will benefit around 32,000 pubs, social clubs and live music venues. The typical pub will save around £3,100 in 2027-28. The pub sector is expected to pay around 27 per cent less in business rates by 2028/29 compared with before the revaluation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20398
Session
2026-27
Related items
Business Rates: Tax Allowances
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Business rates
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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