Written Question·Treasury·UIN 87826

Business Rates: Leigh and Atherton

Tabled: 4 November 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025

Question

Jo Platt

Labour (Co-op)Leigh and Atherton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of retail businesses that will be affected by the (a) business rates reduction for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure properties and (b) higher business rates multiplier in Leig

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
The Government is creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.As set out at Autumn Budget 2024, the Government will introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitali...

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