Hospitality venues hit with average £32k business rates increase
New analysis reveals that, on average, hospitality properties in England will see their business rates bills rise by £32k over three years.
Jan 21
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Business rates rises to cost small hospitality businesses £318m
Small hospitality venues will see business rates bills rise by £318m over 3 years, which is half the annual spend on Small Business Saturday.
Business rates
Across England, Scotland and Wales we’re calling for action to avoid significant hikes in business rates bill in 2026/27.
Our business rates hub provides members with support and the tools they need to join our calls for change.
Hospitality business rates reform ‘unravelling’, with urgent action needed
Increases to rateable values will see a pub pay £12,900 more in business rates over three years, as rates climb 76% for pubs and 115% for hotels.
Press releaseScottish Government must act to support hospitality
The Scottish Government should use funding from the UK Budget to expand existing business rates relief to include all Scottish hospitality.
Press releaseWelsh Government must use funding to include hospitality in rates reform
Welsh Government should use new funding to deliver an overhaul of planned business rates reform to include hospitality.
Budget 2025: Member briefing
The Chancellor has announced her Budget delivering a raft of tax rises and spending commitments.
Members can exclusively receive the latest information, advice and guidance on policies that affect their business.
Budget 2025: Our response
Wage rises, holiday taxes and steep increases in rateable values are ‘wiping out’ the 5p business rates discount for hospitality.
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Beyond the Budget: The Impact and Preparing for 2026 Legislation
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Holiday tax U-turn will hit working people
The ‘shocking’ reversal by the Government will make life more expensive for Brits and businesses, UKHospitality said.
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