Suffolk hospitality businesses pleased with many of Budget announcements

Brendan Padfield from the Unruly Pig, Bromeswell, said that he was pleased with changes to simplifying the duty on alcohol.

"Thank goodness," he said.

"This is a long overdue reform."

However, he said that he was "bitterly disappointed" by a lack of news on the extending of the VAT holiday for businesses, saying it could have helped some to keep their heads above water in what were still difficult times.

District and town councillor Chris Mapey said he was shocked by news of the incident Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Sarah Lucy brown)

Chris Mapey runs the Angel pub in Woodbridge and the Duke in Ipswich.

He said he was particularly pleased that the Government's announcement of a new 50% business rates discount will apply in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors.

"The business rate reduction is really welcomed," he said.

Mr Mapey said that he was also pleased with the changes to alcohol pricing but would be keeping a close eye on the changes and hoped that this would be passed from brewers.