Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday he would lower business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20% from April as part of his drive to lower cost pressures on households and businesses, and revive communities.
Burnham said the move would save the typical pub about £1,100 ($1,472.35) next year, benefiting nearly 32,000 venues.
The policy will cost the government £100 million a year, and will be
