The gov.uk page for HM Treasury's Valuation Methodology Review for Pubs and Hotels now shows a closed call for evidence that ran from 24 August 2026 to 11:59pm on 16 October 2026, with the closing date unchanged and no extension; no media report of the closing was found, so gov.uk alone settles it.
The market resolves on the gov.uk call for evidence page for the Valuation Methodology Review for Pubs and Hotels; YES if the closing date shown at 23:59 on 16 October 2026 passes without a formal extension or a reopened window. If that source has not published in time, HM Treasury press notices and BBC News settle it.
We looked at every autumn Budget or Statement from 2015 to 2025. There were ten, with none in 2019. For each one we read the letter on business rates that the government sends councils afterwards. We asked whether it brought a new or longer rates cut for shops, hospitality, leisure or pubs in England. A general freeze or help for small firms alone does not count. The page shows the last eight and counts all ten.