Burnham's business rates cut 'must include restaurants'

Summary

Liverpool Business Improvement District (BID) has given a cautious welcome to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

However, as the representative body for more than 800 businesses across the city centre, the BID has expressed its dismay that the cut will not include restaurants and cafes, a vital part of Liverpool's hospitality sector and visitor economy.

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