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What does the Autumn Statement mean for hospitality?

25-Nov-2015 By Sophie Witts

The Autumn Statement brought good news for the hospitality sector with a slashing of business rates, but failed to mention a cut in tourism VAT.

Autumn Statement 2014: What it means for hospitality

03-Dec-2014 By Melodie Michel

Chancellor George Osborne reiterated the government’s support for small businesses in his 2014 Autumn Statement yesterday.

Protect pubs by freezing business rates, says BBPA

14-Oct-2014 By Carina Perkins

The community pub sector faces a £15m rise in business rate bills unless the government takes immediate action, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned.

Autumn Statement 2012: Osborne delivers good news for businesses

05-Dec-2012 By Luke Nicholls

“The British economy is healing,” proclaimed George Osborne in his Autumn Statement earlier today as the Chancellor made a number of big pledges in a bid to help businesses, despite the nation facing a longer-than-expected battle to reduce its debts.