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UK Consumer Spend Report
Pubs Are Winning a Greater Share of the Consumer Wallet, But That Wallet Remains Under Pressure The latest UK Consumer Spend Report from Barclays provides some encouraging reading for hospitality, and pubs in particular. But dig beneath the headline figures and there is still a clear warning about the pressure facing consumers and the businesses…
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Pubs Near Football Grounds Could Be Entitled to Lower Business Rates
Drinking in the Stands The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has indicated that the ban on drinking alcohol in football stands could be lifted or at least trialled, bringing football into line with rugby and cricket. For many football supporters, this may sound like a long overdue change. For pubs operating near football grounds, however, it…
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Pubs Hotels and Gyms to get a permanent 30% rates cut in Wales
Welsh Government Announces Permanent 30% Business Rates Cut for Hospitality and Leisure Sectors In a landmark move aimed at bolstering local economies, the Welsh Government has announced a permanent 30% reduction in business rates for eligible hospitality and leisure businesses across Wales. Effective from 1 April 2027, this policy is set to replace…
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Soho and Vertical Drinking – Final Orders?
Reflections Following My Interview with LBC on Westminster’s Proposed Licensing Policy This week I had the opportunity to speak with LBC about Westminster City Council’s proposed Statement of Licensing Policy and its potential impact on Soho, London’s most iconic nightlife district. The interview itself was brief, only a few minutes, but it highlighted a much…
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Material Change in Circumstances (MCC)
Businesses May Still Be Overpaying Business Rates Many businesses assume that once a rates list is published, nothing can be done. That isn’t always the case. If your business has been affected by significant external changes, a Material Change in Circumstances (MCC) review may still be relevant when assessing your business rates position and identifying…