PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Business Rates: Tax Allowances (12 September 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to (a) increase and (b) discontinue business rate reliefs in 2025-26.

Asked by:
David Simmonds (Conservative)

Answer

The government is committed to delivering a fairer business rates system by levelling the playing field between the high street and online giants, better incentivising investment, tackling empty properties and supporting entrepreneurship.

Any decisions on future tax policy will be announced by the Chancellor at a fiscal event.


Answered by:
James Murray (Labour)
7 October 2024

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