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Pubs Get 20% Rate Cut | Leicester News
Pubs, clubs, and live music venues across England are set to get a 20% business rates cut starting next April, potentially saving typical establishments around £1,100 annually—helping 32,000 spots breathe easier. The government’s funding this by tightening tax breaks for low-impact businesses like vape shops and cracking down on online marketplaces dodging taxes. Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls pubs and high streets the “beating heart” of communities, framing this as the first step in a broader reform to revive local economies and restore hope. More changes, including tweaks to small…
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