Andy Burnham faces calls to be more ambitious with hospitality businesses calling for VAT cuts and help for hotels and restaurants Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will receive a 20% discount on their business rates bills as part of a £100m aid package unveiled by Andy Burnham but the...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/23/business-rates-to-be-cut-by-20-for-england-pubs-clubs-and-music-venues)