Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham is consulting small business owners during a tour in Devon to explore how the Government can support long-term economic growth. A 20 per cent business rates relief package has been introduced to ease cost-of-living pressures for pubs, social clubs and live music venues. The Prime Minister said ahead of the visit: “Local businesses are the beating heart of our communities, bringing life to the places we call home.”Further economic support, including broader high street business rates relief and VAT cuts on electricity, is being considered for the Budget on 28 October. UKHospitality chief executive Allen Simpson welcomed the consultation with local employers to help boost job creation across the UK. In fullBurnham hails importance of local businesses as he issues update on support plansMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The 20% rates relief for pubs and other similar venues was among the first announcements the Prime Minister made when he came into office.

The Prime Minister said he would look to bring in more radical changes to the business rates system as he aims to ease the cost of living.