India, July 23 -- Continuing his drive to build an economy that works for every postcode, Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken action to cut business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England from April next year.
For too long, the pubs, social clubs, and live music venues that form the backbone of local high streets have been replaced by boarded up windows and for sale signs.
Thursday's announcement forms part of the Government's wider plan to drive good growth in every postcode by reducing the burden on local businesses, boosting investment on high streets and helping communities to thrive.
New 20 percent business rate cuts will benefit nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues, saving...