UK expected to soften business rates rise for pubs

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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)

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