Greene King boss calls for business rates relief as budget adds £50 million in annual costs

Greene King boss calls for business rates relief as budget adds £50 million in annual costs

Greene King chief executive Nick Mackenzie has warned that rising business rates and employment costs are putting huge pressure on the UK pub sector, calling on the government to “level the playing field” and deliver meaningful reform by 2026. Speaking after the October budget, which introduced significant tax changes for hospitality businesses, Mackenzie said Greene King expects to be hit with nearly £50 million in additional costs each year. H…