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Havering Council urges the government to review tax changes impacting small businesses and pubs.
Havering Council agreed to a motion in May 2026, urging the government to review tax changes impacting pubs and small businesses. The council expressed concerns that current policies are putting local jobs and livelihoods at risk, acknowledging their vital role in the borough's economic and social life.
The motion, which was amended by the Labour Group, highlighted the essential contribution that pubs and small businesses make to the economic vitality and social fabric of the London Borough of Havering, focusing on their capacity to operate successfully.
Key facts
- Havering Council agreed to a motion calling for a government review of tax changes impacting pubs and small businesses in May 2026. Source
- The motion expressed concerns that current policies are putting Havering jobs and livelihoods at risk. Source
- The Labour Group amended the motion, highlighting the essential contribution of pubs and small businesses. Source
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