Written Question·Treasury·UIN 101747
Business Rates: Tax Allowances
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the estimated annual cost of the retail, hospitality and leisure multiplier in 2026-27, and how many hereditaments will be eligible in England according to her Department’s estimates.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) multipliers being introduced from April are worth nearly £900 million per year, and they will benefit over 750,000 properties in England.