Written questions

Pharmacy: Business Rates

Commons · Question 108461 · Tabled 26 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 2 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HM Treasury has conducted or commissioned an impact assessment on how the April 2026 business rates increase may affect the financial sustainability of community pharmacies.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 2 Feb 2026

At the Budget, the VOA announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This has led to increases in rateable values for some properties, as current values are based on pandemic-era valuations. In recognition of the impact of the revaluation o...