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Calls for Welsh Government to Match England's Pub Business Rates Cut

Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:43

Campaigners are urging the Welsh Government to follow England's lead after Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates bills for pubs.

Director of CAMRA Wales, Chris Charters said

"Pubgoers are crying out for the First Minister and Welsh Government to match the new Prime Minister's pro-pub stance and to protect and promote our pubs as vital community hubs.

"The First Minister should commit today to matching the announcement made for pubs in England and give our locals an extra 20% discount on their business rates bills too.

"Our business rates system is grossly unfair to pubs and social clubs, bricks and mortar businesses that are also vital social institutions for their communities. We desperately need proper reform of the system, so pubs aren't forced to pay eye-watering business rates bills. A truly fair business rates system would permanently lower bills for pubs and end the need for these temporary reliefs once and for all."

 

 

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