Written questions

Retail Trade: Business Rates

Commons · Question 77674 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

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

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 14 Oct 2025

We 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...