Voices: 'It's Just Not Worth It': Readers Say Andy Burnham's Pub Rates Cut Is Too Little, Too Late The UK's hospitality industry has been struggling to stay afloat for years, and the latest attempt to revive it comes in the form of Andy Burnham's 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs, and live music venues.
While some have hailed this decision as a lifeline, others are questioning whether it's too little, too late.
The average annual saving per hospitality business will be around £1,100 – a relatively small sum considering the soaring VAT, energy bills, and rising business rates that have crippled many pubs and clubs.