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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Pippa Crerar and Rob Davies

Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics

Andy Burnham sits at a wooden table, smiling while holding a pint of beer during a meeting
Andy Burnham visits the Hare Inn in Harlow, Essex, on Thursday. Photograph: Richard Pohle/Reuters

Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will receive a 20% discount on their business rates bills as part of a £100m aid package but Andy Burnham has immediately faced calls to be more ambitious.

The prime minister said the measure, aimed at supporting the high street and easing cost of living pressures, would be fully funded, including through a review of relief for businesses deemed not to make a positive contribution to communities, such as vape shops.

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