Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics
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  • TWeaK@feddit.ukEnglish
    71·
    7 days ago

    Sounds good and all, but I can’t help but resent the fact that all the good, independent venues are gone, and all they’re doing now is giving a kickback to the big commercial businesses that remain.

    Call me when they create incentives for new small businesses.

    • blackn1ght@feddit.ukOPEnglish
      12·
      7 days ago

      The support will be targeted so that the largest live music venues are excluded.

      I guess that’s something.

      • TWeaK@feddit.ukEnglish
        3·
        7 days ago

        It is something, but I bet all the small venues were bought up by larger umbrella corporations are still eligible.