# England to cut business rates by 20% for pubs, clubs, and music venues

England is reducing business rates by 20% for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, while increasing rates on vape shops. The policy, proposed by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, aims to support the hospitality and cultural sectors hit by rising costs. This shift could help struggling venues but places additional burden on vaping retailers.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/23/andy-burnham-business-rates-pubs-clubs-live-music-vape-shops-european-central-bank-ecb-interest-rates-latest-news-updates) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:44:40 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/23/business-rates-to-be-cut-by-20-for-england-pubs-clubs-and-music-venues) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:37:23 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/23/government-cuts-business-rates-essex-kemi-badenoch-latest-news-updates) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:42:49 GMT

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6dg816464o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:48:35 GMT
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ce34n2lgkz0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:29:46 GMT
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/24/its-not-fair-cafe-owners-frustrated-over-exclusion-from-business-rates-cut) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:41:35 GMT