Rejected petition Remove Business rates for Pubs and Restaurants

Do not reintroduce business rates on an industry that is already struggling. Over 10 pubs a week are closing in the UK as they struggle to make ends meet due to increasing taxes and extortionate utility bills.

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It needs saving and by introducing business rates will put pubs out of business and staff will lose jobs.

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Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754654

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Date submitted 11 February 2026
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