Ministers face calls to expand business rate relief beyond pubs as U-turn looms

An impending U-turn on pub business rates has prompted calls for more support for other high street businesses (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA Wire)

High street businesses have called on the Government to expand business rate relief plans beyond pubs following reports of an impending U-turn.

The Treasury is understood to be preparing a support package for the pub industry, due to be announced in the coming days, following an outcry over the impact of a major hike in rates.