UK pub and restaurant chains, including major ones, urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prevent a quadrupling of business rates in April.

UK pub and restaurant chains, including major players like Greene King and JD Wetherspoon, are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prevent a looming quadrupling of business rates set for April. They warn that this increase could stifle high street investment, threaten jobs, and raise the risk of business closures. The industry is advocating for continued tax relief and permanent reforms promised by the Labor Party to support growth and sustainability.

October 20, 2024
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