A new April relief package targets pubs, social clubs, and live music venues with a 20% business rates cut—saving typical pubs $1,100 annually—but leaves cafes and restaurants out, sparking outrage. These excluded businesses argue they’re equally vital community hubs facing the same economic pressures, even supporting global social causes like helping Yemeni farmers shift from drugs to coffee. The debate rages over whether targeted aid is fair—or if all small businesses deserve broader support to sustain local economies.

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