Government needs to overhaul ‘unfair’ business rates, says Greene King boss

Greene King has called for business rates reform (Greene King/PA) - (PA Media)

The boss of pub giant Greene King has said the Government needs to overhaul business rates for the sector amid rising closures across the UK.

Nick Mackenzie, boss of the 1,500-strong pub firm, said reduced property tax payments were needed to drive investment and new jobs after swallowing recent cost hikes.