Written Question·Treasury·UIN 80614
Business Rates: Surrey Heath
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the higher business rates multiplier for large premises on (a) the price of essential goods, (b) shop closures, (c) regional job losses, and (d) foo
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe 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, hospital...
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