‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a twenty percent reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, targeting support for the high street. The policy will cost one hundred million pounds. As The Guardian reports, landlords argue the savings don't adequately offset their operating costs.

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