Written Question·Treasury·UIN 77674

Retail Trade: Business Rates

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 14 October 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increased business rates on the viability of large-format retail stores.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
We are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. From 2026-27, the Government intends to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality and leisure propertie...

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