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 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, hospital...
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