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<p>The Government recognises the importance of having a diverse range of pubs in local
communities across the country, and the contribution pubs make to the economy and
to community life in providing a place to socialise and encourage responsible drinking.</p><p>
</p><p>In order to provide support for pubs, the Government announced a freeze on
beer duty at Budget 2018. Due to this freeze, the price of a typical pint of beer
in 2020 is 2p lower than it would have been had duty increased with inflation and
14p lower than it otherwise would have been since ending the beer duty escalator in
2013.</p><p> </p><p>Many pubs will benefit from the business rates retail discount
announced at Budget 2018, which cuts bills for eligible businesses by one third for
two years from April 2019. The Government has committed to increasing the discount
to 50% in 2020/21. It is available to eligible businesses, including pubs, with a
rateable value below £51,000.</p>
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