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Pubs and Clubs Get 20% Rate Cut | Music News

Pubs, clubs, and music venues across England are set to get a 20% business rates cut starting next year — a major lifeline for neighborhood hubs that keep towns alive. The funding will come from tightening tax breaks for underperforming businesses like vape shops, redirecting support to venues that truly serve communities. This move aims to protect grassroots music spaces, support local jobs, and prevent high streets from fading — with hopes that other UK regions will join in. It’s part of a broader cultural push, including library music lending, fueled by creative foundations and smart…

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