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Government Sets 15% Business Rates Cut for Pubs, Two-Year Freeze After Backlash

Publicans describe limited relief that leaves structural problems unresolved.

MVT Report Finds UK Grassroots Venues in Crisis, Sets June 2026 Levy Deadline

HMRC: 3.3 Million Savers Face Hit Under 2029 Cap on NI Relief for Salary-Sacrifice Pensions

Hays Warns UK Less Attractive for Permanent Hiring as Costs Push Automation and Offshoring

Rick Stein Weighs Closing Marlborough Restaurant as Padstow Café Shuts

Hospitality Takes Majority of UK Job Losses Since Budget, Industry Analysis Finds

209 Pubs Lost in First Half of 2025 as Industry Presses for Tax Relief

Tesco to close select Express stores at 10pm to curb tax-driven staffing costs

UK Government Confirms £102 Million GP Surgery Upgrade Plan

Discount Retailers Face Uncertain Future as Poundland Owner Seeks Sale

Hospitality Sector Faces £1 Billion Cost Increase from National Insurance Changes

UK Wage Growth Accelerates While Unemployment Edges Higher

Marks & Spencer Reports Record Christmas Sales but Warns of Economic Challenges

Pub Numbers in England and Wales Drop to Record Low in 2024

Mitchells & Butlers Faces £100m Cost Surge Following UK Budget Changes

B&Q Owner Kingfisher Faces £31m Tax Increase Following UK Budget Changes

Royal Mail Faces £120m Budget Impact, Warns of Price Hikes and Job Cuts

Wetherspoon and M&S Warn of Price Hikes Due to Budget Tax Increases

Resolution Foundation Proposes Tax Hikes to Raise £20 Billion Annually

Chancellor Hunt Announces National Insurance Will Not Be Scrapped in Next Parliament