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<p>The Government believes that pubs make an important contribution to our culture,
fostering a sense of place and community, and to the UK economy.</p><p> </p><p>The
Government is aware that the high street faces long-term challenges and is committed
to supporting the businesses that make our high streets and town centres successful.
Therefore, at Autumn Statement 2022, the Government announced a package of support
worth £13.6 billion over the next five years, including:</p><ul><li>a freeze to the
business rates multiplier for 2023-24, a tax cut worth £9.3 billion over the next
5 years, meaning all bills are 6% lower than without the freeze;</li><li>an increased
75% relief for retail, hospitality and leisure properties including pubs, up to a
cash cap of £110,000 per business for 2023-24. This is a tax cut worth over £2 billion
for around 230,000 RHL businesses, to support the high street and protect small shops.</li></ul><p>
</p><p>Furthermore, to support pubs, our 'Brexit Pubs Guarantee,' confirms that the
duty on a draught pint will always be lower than its equivalent in a supermarket.
And the new alcohol duty system implemented in August of this year included a new
Draught Relief that provides a significant duty discount on beers below 8.5% alcohol
by volume (ABV) sold in containers of 20 litres or more in the on-trade.</p><p> </p><p>The
Community Ownership Fund has awarded £49.3 million to 195 projects across the UK,
including rural pubs, with £35 million allocated to 131 projects across England, £6.2
million allocated to 28 projects in Scotland, £4 million to 18 projects in Wales and
£4.1 million to 18 projects in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government keeps
all taxes under review.</p>
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