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Starmer Urged to Reassess Hospitality Rate Reforms Amid Crisis

1/8/2026

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to reconsider hospitality rate reforms.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell warned York businesses face significant rate increases, with hospitality rates rising 41%.
Maskell urged Starmer to review proposals to prevent a crisis on the High Street.
Starmer acknowledged the challenges and said the government will provide interim relief as rates change in April 2026.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to reconsider hospitality rate reforms.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell warned York businesses face significant rate increases, with hospitality rates rising 41%.
Maskell urged Starmer to review proposals to prevent a crisis on the High Street.
Starmer acknowledged the challenges and said the government will provide interim relief as rates change in April 2026.