Welsh Government urged to bring forward business rates support for hospitality
January 28, 2026
UKHospitality Cymru is calling for the Welsh Government to use new funding to help hospitality, following support being announced for pubs in England.
David Chapman, Executive Director of UKHospitality Cymru, said: “The business rates system is broken and now it’s in danger of breaking hospitality businesses in Wales.
“Welsh hospitality faces an April cliff-edge because of huge rates hikes, totalling a colossal £122 million increase over the next three years.
“It is vital that every penny Welsh Government receives as a result of the new hospitality financial support announced today in England – and even more, if possible – is committed to a sector-wide solution to alleviate these damaging increases.
“I would urge it to engage with us on a package of support measures to reduce business rates bills from April, which will help protect employment and local communities. It will also help begin the process of growth that the nation desperately needs.”
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