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flag Scotland boosts pub business rates relief to 40% for three years, but many still face higher bills due to rising costs and exclusions.

flag Scotland is expanding business rates relief for hospitality venues to 40% for three years, capped at £110,000 per business, up from an initial 15% plan. flag The move, funded via the Barnett formula, follows a UK government decision to offer 15% relief to English pubs. flag While industry groups welcome the support, they warn most businesses still face higher bills due to rising rateable values and exclusion from relief for higher-rate properties. flag Leaders stress the current system is flawed and call for long-term reform, citing ongoing challenges like high energy costs and beer duty.

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