Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“What progress she has made in working with (a) the British Standards Institute and (b) other stakeholders in reducing unintended bias in recruitment and promotion among employers.”
Tabled: 25 May 2023Answered: 7 June 2023
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
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.