Day: 27 January 2026

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Emergency pub relief will provide respite but ‘urgency is needed’

January 27, 2026

Pubs and music venues will receive a 15% business rates discount and a two-year freeze from April, but trade body UKHospitality warns the short-term relief must be followed by urgent action to tackle the sector’s rising costs.

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Surrey’s private sector contributes £13 billion in turnover

January 27, 2026

A new report from Grant Thornton UK found that Surrey’s top 100 privately-owned businesses collectively generated £13 billion in turnover throughout 2025 – a 5% increase on 2024. Employment also saw a 12% increase, with 55,000 people working for these firms.