Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step' Andy Burnham's proposed 20% business rates cut for English pubs is a temporary fix for an industry still reeling from years of mismanagement and neglect.
The new prime minister's policy announcement has been hailed as a "first step," but it remains unclear whether it will be enough to prevent the inevitable collapse of many pubs.
The hospitality industry has suffered under successive governments' short sighted policies, leaving businesses struggling to stay afloat.