Government to review business rates valuations for pubs and hotels

The government will carry out a review of business rates valuations for pubs and hotels to improve fairness and transparency.

Pubs and hotels saw significant increases in rateable value at the 2026 revaluation due to the ending of pandemic-era valuations.

The review will help to ensure pubs and hotels can plan better for the future.

A Call for Evidence will make sure landlords, brewers and hoteliers are accurately represented in the review process.

The review will be provided to the Treasury by the end of March 2027 in time for the recommendations to be implemented at the next revaluation.