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28 August 2026
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The exterior of Esquires live music venue in Bedord. It has an inviting outdoor seating area and festoon lights.

Business rates changes welcomed by pubs and music venues but more reform needed

At the end of January, the government announced a new support package for pubs and live music venues, including a 15% cut in business rates from April 2026. The U-turn followed...
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A sign in a shop window saying 'We're Open'

Welcome changes to business rates will benefit town centre retail and hospitality sector

Shop and restaurant owners in Bedford will see their business rates reduced after the government chose not to increase rates by inflation. In what has been hailed as...
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Competition: Win hospitality tickets to see Bedford Blues v London Scottish

Bedford Blues and the Bedford Independent have teamed up to give lucky Rugby fans a chance to experience the famous Goldington Road hospitality when our local Championship side faces...
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Council to support hospitality businesses with outdoor seating licences

To support hospitality venues in Bedford, the council has confirmed it will cover the cost of temporary pavement licences ahead of 12 April, the earliest date that outdoor venues can reopen under the...
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Boris Johnson PMQs

Latest coronavirus restrictions: 10pm pub curfew, more mandatory masks and work from home

This afternoon (Tuesday), the Prime Minister made a speech in parliament, outlining the latest coronavirus restrictions for England...
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