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UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Co-op warns 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs at risk without urgent business rates relief

Britain's high streets risk losing 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs unless urgent business rates reform is implemented.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tories to ditch business rates for pubs and shops if they win election

Conservatives pledge to abolish business rates for high-street shops and pubs if elected, costing 4 billion and aiming to protect jobs at 250,000 businesses.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Primark owner warns Rachel Reeves over mistaken' rate changes

ABF chief George Weston warns proposed business rate increases would significantly burden UK high street retailers and businesses already facing rising costs.
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E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Retail leaders warn business rates hike will push up food prices and hurt high streets

Plans to increase business rates for large retailers could worsen inflation and harm UK high streets.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Tax pubs on profit, not turnover, says Greene King boss as industry battles mounting closures

Overhauling the business rates system to a profit-linked model is crucial for supporting the struggling UK pub sector.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns

British pubs will close at the rate of one a day this year, attributed to high business taxes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

As much as 5bn needed to revive UK's struggling high streets, study finds

The health of high streets across the country has varied significantly, with areas like Bradford, Newport, and Blackpool showing double the empty shops compared to London.
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UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Tax experts are warning the government has 'no coherent strategy' over their move to cut electricity bills - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK Government's tax reforms may paradoxically increase costs for industrial businesses despite reductions in electricity bills.
Food & drink
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Popular cafe near wildlife trail facing 'greater hardship' than in pandemic

Merro Cafe's owner faces severe financial challenges due to rising business rates and rental costs, jeopardizing its operation.
London politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Greene King boss calls for business rates relief as budget adds 50 million in annual costs

UK pub sector is facing severe financial challenges due to rising costs, necessitating government intervention for meaningful reform.
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