UK expected to soften business rates rise for pubs
08/01/2026 13:22
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The British government is expected to announce a reduction in business rates rises for pubs, after it announced the tax would be hiked in November, a move criticised by hospitality groups, the BBC reported on Thursday. (Reporting by Catarina Demony, writing by Sarah Young, editing by James Davey) ((sarah.young@thomsonreuters.com; +44 20 7542 1109; Reuters Messaging: sarah.young.thomsonreuters@reuters.net))