Burnham's Rate Giveaway: A Drop in the Ocean for Pubs?
The UK's high streets are struggling, and Andy Burnham's promise of a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues has been met with skepticism from industry insiders.
The £100m policy is part of a broader agenda to revitalize the nation's hospitality sector, but does it go far enough to address the root causes of pub closures?