Written Question·Treasury·UIN 78656

Retail Trade: Business Rates

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025

Question

James Wild

ConservativeNorth West Norfolk

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed higher business rates multiplier on employment in the retail sector.

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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