All Business rates articles
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NewsThe Fed meet Matt Vickers MP at Middleton St George Londis and Post Office
Fed members met with Matt Vickers MP at a County Durham store last weekend
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NewsRural Post Offices face four-fold business rates hike
Rural Post Offices are bearing the brunt of a major hike in business rates bills
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NewsThe Fed meet with MP Wes Streeting at East London store
The Fed’s Nilesh Patel met Wes Streeting MP at his Ilford store earlier this month
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NewsInflation eases as early May weather slows sales of summer essentials
New grocery data shows May to have been a tale of two halves
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NewsBRC responds to the King’s Speech and its impact on retailers
The British Retail Consortium has issued a detailed response to the King’s Speech yesterday
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NewsLeicester MP pledges her support for independent retailers
Shivani Raja pledges support to retailers suffering from rising business rates, illicit tobacco and surging crime
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NewsNew rateable property values come into effect for 2026 to 2029
New rateable values for over two million non-domestic properties have now come into effect
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NewsACS highlights pressure on stores from rising employment costs
The ACS details the pressure on stores from rising employment costs to the Low Pay Commission
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NewsBira fears February's sales dip could signal shoppers reining in spending
Retailers association warns falling February sales are a sign of consumers cutting back
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NewsIndependent retailers warn of a bleak outlook for 2026 as confidence falls
Bira issues a worrying prediction after a tough end to 2025 for retailers
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NewsACS and more respond to Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave an update on her plans for the UK’s economy today
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NewsBira backs new energy charter as independent retailers face mounting costs
Bira adds its voice to a cross-industry campaign calling for urgent reform of business electricity market
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NewsNorth East Fife MP hears from local independent retailers
Fed member Zaphar Iqbal met with Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain last week
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NewsIGD and BRC respond to latest inflation figures
The Institute of Grocery Distribution and the BRC have responded to the latest figures from the ONS
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NewsACS warns business rates are holding back investment in local shops
Staffing, store works and the wider community could all suffer as a result of high business rates, ACS warns
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Features and analysisScottish Fed members discuss trading issues with MSP Maurice Golden
Scottish Fed members met with Conservative MSP Maurice Golden last week
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NewsIGD reveals the five trends shaping convenience in 2026
New IGD report reveals forecasts, challenges and opportunities ahead for convenience retailers
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NewsMPs back ACS calls to remove CCTV from business rating list
ACS welcomes recommendations aimed at tackling crime and reducing costs for local shops
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NewsIndependent retailers enjoy a busy week of MP and PCC input
Retailers in Staffordshire and Cleveland met MPs in stores this week
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NewsAmerican Express launches a flexible option to help support small businesses
American Express’ new Flexible Payment Option will better benefit small businesses