Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 111680

Small Businesses: Business Rates

Tabled: 9 February 2026

Answered: 16 February 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether there is a plain English guide and formula for business owners to calculate if their premises is eligible for Supporting Small Business Relief.

Answer

Alison McGovern

Local authorities are responsible for the administration of business rates, including decisions on the awarding of and eligibility for various reliefs. Guidance for local authorities on the administration of Supporting Small Business relief was published ...

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