Help stop big tax hikes on pubs in England.

The Government has said it will introduce permanently lower business rates for hospitality in England next year. The Treasury also said all pubs will pay a “lower tax rate” than they do now.

This sounds like a positive step, but there is a sting in the tail.

Pubs currently get 40 per cent rates relief, but this will end once the new, “lower” rates system is introduced. This means many licensees could be paying more than they do now. In addition, properties are being revalued for business rates.

Although tax rates will be lower, the revaluation and removal of the 40 per cent discount will see business rates bills being higher for most pubs, instead of lower as the government promised.

At a time when other costs are rising for pubs, this is disgraceful.

Pubs and breweries in England are facing big increases in their business rates bills from April 2026 as a result of decisions taken in the Chancellor’s recent Budget, together with a rates revaluation.

We need your help to convince the Government to rethink these big tax rises on pubs.

CAMRA have set up a simple e-lobby so pubgoers and beer lovers can ask their MPs to back pubs, pints and people in the Budget. We need as many people as possible to take part so our campaigning reaches the Chancellor.