‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Dan Smith, owner of the Red Lion pub in Derbyshire, says he sells 300 pies a week. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianView image in fullscreenDan Smith, owner of the Red Lion pub in Derbyshire, says he sells 300 pies a week. A local brewery does our own beer, the Pie & Glory, but the Bass is our most popular.”Smith says he used to pay no business rates at all thanks to relief provided for rural businesses.
- ▪Dan Smith, owner of the Red Lion pub in Derbyshire, says he sells 300 pies a week.
- ▪Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianView image in fullscreenDan Smith, owner of the Red Lion pub in Derbyshire, says he sells 300 pies a week.
- ▪A local brewery does our own beer, the Pie & Glory, but the Bass is our most popular.”Smith says he used to pay no business rates at all thanks to relief provided for rural businesses.
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Dan Smith, owner of the Red Lion pub in Derbyshire, says he sells 300 pies a week. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianView image in fullscreenDan Smith, owner of the Red Lion pub in Derbyshire, says he sells 300 pies a week. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianHospitality industry‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveawayLandlords say high costs of running hospitality business outweigh potential savings of business rates discountRob DaviesFri 24 Jul 2026 02.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOne of Andy Burnham’s first policy measures as prime minister is a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.The policy, announced on Thursday, is part of a broader agenda to support the high street and will cost £100m.So how does the policy…
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