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Blackpool's hospitality businesses facing financial cliff edge in April

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, reports Shelagh Parkinson

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Oct 29, 2024
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Pubs, restaurants  and guest-houses in Blackpool are facing a ‘cliff edge’ if business rates relief runs out in April next year as currently expected.

Many operators could see their bills for business rates quadruple – and now calls are being made for the scheme to be extended by the government.

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has w…

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