'Unfair' business rates for pubs and hotels to get Government review

Many pub groups say they face disproportionately high business rates bills, but other firms have called for a wider reform of the rates system.

Estates could face a 91% charge on pension funds due to a triple tax hit.

The Treasury say they want to make the system more 'fair and transparent'

The Treasury has enlisted an expert to review how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels and make recommendations for reform of the system.

The Treasury has launched a review into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels, with aim to making recommendations to reform the system. Launched on Monday, the government said the review will “look at improving fairness for businesses” and “working with them to ensure the system is fair and transparent,

The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.

Review will look at improving system for English and Welsh hospitality venues before next revaluation date in 2029 The government has promised that business rate valuations will be “made fairer” for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, as Andy Burnham faces growing calls to help the UK’s struggling hospitality sector

Jerry Schurder will consult industry and report in time for recommendations to be implemented at next revaluation in 2029