Oral Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
“What diplomatic steps she has taken to help strengthen the UK’s economic and security relationship with Australia.”
Tabled: 19 January 2022Answered: 25 January 2022
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Gareth Thomas)
We have frozen the small business multiplier for 2025-26, protecting over 1 million ratepayers from bill increases, and we are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street and supports investment. Our forthcoming SME strategy will set out further plans to help businesses on the high street and beyond.