Pubs express outrage over Reeves’s business rates changes

Pub owners gather outside a local establishment, holding signs and expressing their frustration over recent business rates changes that threaten their livelihoods.

As of October 2023, pubs are grappling with a combination of factors including inflation, increased energy prices, and supply chain disruptions. The hospitality sector, which was severely impacted during the pandemic, is now facing a potential resurgence of financial strain due to these new rate changes, which many owners argue could lead to closures. This … Read more