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...