# Pubs Get 20% Rate Cut | Leicester News

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-07-23T07:14:10+00:00
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Pubs, clubs, and live music venues across England are set to get a 20% business rates cut starting next April, potentially saving typical establishments around £1,100 annually—helping 32,000 spots breathe easier. The government’s funding this by tightening tax breaks for low-impact businesses like vape shops and cracking down on online marketplaces dodging taxes. Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls pubs and high streets the “beating heart” of communities, framing this as the first step in a broader reform to revive local economies and restore hope. More changes, including tweaks to small business rate relief, are expected in the upcoming Budget. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a03bc24e234fb3d8

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