Written Question·Treasury·UIN 907670
Business Rates: Rural Areas
Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Katie Lam
Conservative — Weald of Kent
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of business rate increases on the rural economy.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonAt the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This has led to increases in rateable values for some properties, as current values are based on pandemic-era valuations in recognition of the impact of the revaluation on...
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