Starmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubs

Keir Starmer speaks at a podium during a press conference, addressing concerns about proposed business rate reforms and their potential impact on local pubs.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has been urged to reconsider proposed reforms that could significantly increase the financial burden on pubs. Industry stakeholders, including the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), have expressed concerns that the current proposals may lead to a wave of closures, particularly among smaller, community-focused venues. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) … Read more