Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
The Government should rethink how business rates apply to small businesses. Even when businesses may be struggling or operating at a loss, they’re expected to pay the same rates. This can put pressure on them when they can least afford it; increasing the risk of closures on our high streets.
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Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
The Government should rethink how business rates apply to small businesses. Even when businesses may be struggling or operating at a loss, they’re expected to pay the same rates. This can put pressure on them when they can least afford it; increasing the risk of closures on our high streets.
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Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
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Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Scrap business Rates for UK Hospitality sector full stop. This will encourage new and existing businesses to invest, whereas the current regime will see closures and job losses.
Link small business rates to profitability instead of property value.
The Government should reform business rates, so small and micro businesses are assessed based on actual profitability rather than property rental values. We believe this would create a fairer system that reflects modern trading conditions and supports financially vulnerable high-street businesses.
Set an allowance for business rates under which the cost is always zero
Currently business rates are charged from zero if if the rateable value is over a set amount. Business rates should be of zero cost on rateable values under a set allowance. Business rates should only charged on rateable values over a set allowance.
Excessive parking charges affecting small businesses
A resident is campaigning against high parking charges at a shopping parade with only 6 small shops, arguing that the cost discourages shopping locally and favours large supermarkets. The resident claims parking costs exceeded the price of their purchase.