Oral Question·Treasury
“What assessment she has made of the potential impact of tax changes on high street businesses.”
Tabled: 4 March 2026Answered: 10 March 2026
Asked by
Dr Danny Chambers
Liberal Democrat — Winchester
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Dan Tomlinson)
On business rates, the Government have announced a support package for all businesses worth £4.3 billion over the next three years. We have introduced permanently lower multipliers for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure businesses, including those on the high street. In addition, every pub and live music venue will get 15% off its new bill from April. The Government will also bring forward a high streets strategy later this year.