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The numbers behind running a venue.

Labour cost, payroll and the compliance dates that catch people out. Every figure carries the date it applies from and the source it came from.

Policy reference
Business rates for pubs from April 2027: what's confirmed and what isn't
The 20% cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues is an announcement, not law. Here's what is actually in force for 2026-27, and what to check before the Budget.
30 July 20265 min readLast reviewed 30 July 2026

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Labour cost calculatorWhat percentage of your takings goes on wages, and how that compares to the 25–35% most UK venues sit inside.Holiday entitlement calculatorStatutory holiday for full-time, part-time and zero-hours staff, including the 12.07% accrual method.

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