Pubs Get 20% Rates Cut | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

Starting April 1st, pubs, clubs, and live music venues across England get a 20% business rates cut—saving average pubs £1,100 annually, though big venues miss out. The government funds this by targeting tax breaks for low-impact businesses like vape shops and cracking down on unpaying online marketplaces. This follows last year’s 15% relief, with the Prime Minister calling pubs “the heart of our communities” and hinting at broader reforms in the upcoming Budget. But some owners say the relief barely scratches the surface of recent rate hikes—and one even lost out because his venue’s name…