Andy Burnham to cut tax for pubs, clubs and live music in England and make vape shops pay more – business live
10 Downing Street said it will look at businesses that “do not make a positive contribution to local communities”.The cut would save the typical pub an estimated £1,100 next year. He said: double quotation markHaving worked closely with the new Prime Minister’s team over recent weeks, it is encouraging to see a positive outcome from genuine engagement with the sector. The inclusion of clubs alongside pubs and live-music venues is particularly important and demonstrates a broader recognition of the vital economic, cultural and social contribution made by the night-time economy.
- ▪10 Downing Street said it will look at businesses that “do not make a positive contribution to local communities”.The cut would save the typical pub an estimated £1,100 next year.
- ▪He said: double quotation markHaving worked closely with the new Prime Minister’s team over recent weeks, it is encouraging to see a positive outcome from genuine engagement with the sector.
- ▪The inclusion of clubs alongside pubs and live-music venues is particularly important and demonstrates a broader recognition of the vital economic, cultural and social contribution made by the night-time economy.
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02.39 EDTBurnham to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and live music by 20%Andy Burnham has cut business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20%, in the latest example of a flurry of policies since taking over as prime minister.The cuts will cost about £100m a year, but will be partly funded by reviewing reliefs for “anti-social businesses”, with vape shops in particular singled out. 10 Downing Street said it will look at businesses that “do not make a positive contribution to local communities”.The cut would save the typical pub an estimated £1,100 next year.
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