UK Plans Pubs Support Package After Post-Budget Tax Backlash (1)

The UK government plans to announce a support package for pubs in the coming days, after a backlash from the sector over higher tax bills.

The Treasury is preparing to reveal the support after criticism of business rates reforms announced in Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget last November, according to a person familiar with the matter, confirming earlier reporting by the BBC.

The package will include help on licensing, deregulation and business rates bills, the person said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information.

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