Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
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"For years pubs have paid a disproportionately higher business rates bill which has ground down their ability to keep the doors open, so this review is sorely needed and hugely welcome."
— Emma McClarkin , Executive
"a rethink of valuations - so that we can build a fairer system for the future"
— James Murray , Politician
"far too late for a sector this Labour government has already done its best to kill off"
— Sir Mel Stride , Politician
"reform of business rates was long overdue"
— Daisy Cooper , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Craig Beaumont represents the Federation of Small Businesses.
Daisy Cooper is the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association.
James Murray is the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
Jerry Schurder is a business rates expert leading the review into rate valuations.
Sir Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Tom Ironside is a representative from the British Retail Consortium.
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The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
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