Written Question·Treasury·UIN 77674
Retail Trade: Business Rates
Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 14 October 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton 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 TomlinsonWe 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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