‘U-TURN!’ – Rachel Reeves CAVES with lifeline to struggling pubs following OUTRAGE

0 January 28, 2026 04:42

Rachel Reeves’s partial U-turn on support for pubs has been branded “too little and far too late”.

The Treasury caved to fury on Tuesday by announcing pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a fresh support package.

But industry bosses from hotels, restaurants and cafes slammed the Government because they will not receive extra help despite their own concerns over soaring tax bills.

Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride said: "This partial U-turn is far too little and far too late. It is a sticking plaster which delays the pain for a few, while most businesses despair as they see their bills continue to skyrocket.

"Our high streets need permanently lower business rates – not just for pubs, but for the shops and hospitality venues that give our high streets life.

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