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Indies to see biz rates soar by up to 15% despite government promises

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Co-op unveils £1bn ‘Back Britain’ plan with major price cuts and UK sourcing push

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Industry News

Budget 2025: Retail sector warns of prolonged inflation and fragile consumer confidence

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Industry News

Budget 2025: Reeves sets out permanently lower business rates for retail

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Industry News

Retailers brace for Budget as industry urges ‘decisive’ business rates reform

Joanne Thomas
Interviews

Joanne Thomas: ‘Your concerns are our policies’

Labour to consider shake-up of Sunday trading laws to aid big supermarkets
Industry News

Labour to consider shake-up of Sunday trading laws to aid big supermarkets

C-store retailers called on to urge MPs over business rates reform ahead of Autumn Budget
Industry News

C-store retailers called on to urge MPs over business rates reform ahead of Autumn Budget

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Industry News

Retail leaders urge chancellor to ease £7bn cost burden ahead of Autumn Budget

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Industry News

Welsh retailers warn business rates plan risks ‘reshuffling’ costs, not reforming system

high street in Scunthorpe
Featured

The coffee-shop owner’s sleepless nights – why business rates reform falters

Tax hikes threaten to push up food prices
Industry News

Tax hikes threaten to push up food prices

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Industry News

Valuation Office Agency scrapped; to become part of HMRC

Independent retailer checking business rates bill during April 2025 cost crisis as recommended by Bira
Features

Practical steps for independent retailers following the Spring Statement

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