Andy Burnham to cut tax for pubs, clubs and live music in England and make vape shops pay more – business live

The UK is cutting business rates taxes for pubs, clubs, and live music venues to help revive hospitality and high streets, The Guardian reports. The government will also review tax breaks for certain businesses while increasing taxes on vape shops. Though industry groups welcome the move, they note it excludes restaurants, cafes, and hotels—pillars of many communities and commercial districts. Officials say this is just the beginning of efforts to support the sector.

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