Music Venue Trust blast Treasury’s defence of devastating business rates blow to UK live music: “Stop flim-flaming the public with irrelevant statements – get serious about this problem”

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has hit out at the Treasury’s defence of hugely increased business rates hitting arenas around the UK in 2026, urging them to stop sharing “irrelevant statements” and “get serious about this problem”.READ MORE: UK grassroots venues suffering from “the complete collapse of touring” – here’s how you can helpIt comes as it was revealed yesterday (Wednesday December 10) that rateable values (RVs) for venues including L