Fears businesses could close before rates relief come into force as PM warned plan is a ‘drop in the ocean’

The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses and is expected to save a typical pub some £1,100 annually, but will not be available to the very largest live…

Cutting business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues is the third policy to be announced since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on Monday July 20

The move is predicted to save £1,100 annually for the average pub