Industry Jul 23, 2026
Andy Burnham to cut tax for music venues, clubs and pubs in England and make vape shops pay more
The cut will cost around £100million, and will be funded by increasing business rates on companies that “do not make a positive contribution to local communities”
Originally published by
NME
Andy Burnham has announced plans to reduce taxes for music venues, clubs, and pubs in England. This tax cut is projected to cost approximately £100 million. The funding for this initiative will come from increased business rates levied on companies deemed to not contribute positively to local communities. Originally reported by NME.