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- Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for not adequately supporting British pubs in her budget, despite promising lower business rates.
- Many pub owners report higher bills.
- Phil Thorley, who runs a pub chain, anticipates a £62,000 rise in costs.
- The government cites a £4.3 billion support package intended to help.
- Critics say rising costs and increased rateable values amount to a stealth tax on high street businesses, threatening pub viability.
