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Business rates to be cut by 20% for England pubs, clubs and music venues
Business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England will be cut by 20% starting April next year, affecting nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses. The discount is expected to save a typical pub about £1,100 annually but excludes the largest live music venues.
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