UK PM Burnham to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday he would lower business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20% from April as part of his drive to lower cost pressures on households and businesses, and revive communities.

Burnham said the move would save the typical pub about £1,100 ($1,472.35) next year, benefiting nearly 32,000 venues....