Business rates5 days agoChoice between cinema or pub causing headache for finance ministerA cinema chain says it is taking legal action after John O'Dowd's recent U-turn on business rates.5 days ago6 days agoPub owner 'dreading the future' as costs riseMaria Gooding, from Stourport, is among 500 hospitality workers calling for increased support.6 days ago4 Feb 2026Coffee drive-thru closes due to business rate riseFrazer Habershon says he was facing a rise in business rates from £7,350 to nearly £32,000 per year.4 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Welsh brewery 'would not be paying business rates' if it moved to EnglandIt's "really unfair" English breweries can sell in Wales but aren't paying business rates, owners say.1 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Indoor play centres 'deserve help from government'The indoor soft play sector is warning that rising business rates will lead to unsustainable costs.30 Jan 202629 Jan 2026'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation haltedFinance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026Limiting tax support to pubs 'makes no sense'North-east England hospitality firms fear "oblivion" without the same rates help offered to pubs.29 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Pub owners 'struggling to survive' every monthOne pub owner says the 15% discount to business rates will help many, but more support is needed.28 Jan 202627 Jan 2026Pubs given support package after business rates backlashTreasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub.27 Jan 2026...
