Business rates after the Budget
Labour pledged to “level the playing field between the high street and online giants” but the Budget told a very different story.
Our new analysis shows the average hotel will see bills rising £28,900 next year and £111,300 by 2028/29, totalling £205,200 extra over three years. Meanwhile, online giants, office blocks and out-of-town supermarkets benefit from far smaller increases.
Recently, the Government announced an emergency business rates package for pubs, but we still need a hospitality-wide solution.
Further business rates support for pubs
The Government recently announced emergency relief for pubs and live music venues, which will provide respite.
Our exclusive guidance sets out who is eligible, the level of relief, and other measures announced.
Business rates calculator
Our simple calculator, available exclusively for members, shows what your pub, hotel, restaurant, café or bar is likely to pay over the next three years, so you can see the real numbers behind the policy.
In light of the announcement of support for pubs and live music venues, our calculator has now been updated to reflect the new discount for eligible venues.
How to challenge your business rates valuation
Our members can exclusively access a step-by-step guide, produced in partnership with Colliers, on how to review and challenge their business rates valuation.
Write to your MP and oppose the business rates changes
We're urging hospitality businesses to express their concerns about how changes to business rates, announced in the Budget, will affect your businesses.
Webinar: Business rates after the Budget
Hear from Public Affairs Director David Sheen and Chief Executive Allen Simpson as they unpack what the business rates changes mean for your business, give you information on how to challenge your valuation, and hear what UKHospitality is doing to fight for a fairer system – including our call for the Chancellor to increase the hospitality rates discount from 5p to 20p.
Introduce hospitality business rates support, Scottish Government urged
Following a support package announced in England, UKHospitality Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to make good on its promise to use new funds to support the sector.
Business rates support introduced for pubs, restaurants and cafes in Wales
A further 15% discount to business rates has been announced for pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and live music venues. This is positive for those affected, but it remains the case that rates bills will still increase regardless, and venues like hotels remain excluded.
Members can exclusively access our guidance regarding the new support.
