FSB Criticises Narrow Focus of Pub Rates Relief

FSB criticises narrow focus of pub rates relief

The Federation of Small Businesses has responded to the Government’s business rates announcement for pubs in England, warning that the measures fail to support the wider high street. The package offers temporary relief for pubs and music venues, while leaving most small firms in hospitality, leisure, and retail without additional help.

UK government unveils tax relief plan to support pubs

The measures include a reduction in new business rates bills from April, a real-terms freeze for subsequent years and a review of how pubs are valued for taxation.The post UK government unveils tax relief plan to support pubs appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

Local shops neglected by Government as rates support confined to pubs

Shops condemn Government’s decision to limit support to pubs as dismissive of their contributions to the economy

Retail bodies respond to omission of local shops from rates support package

Independent retail associations have condemned the government’s decision to limit additional rates support to pubs and music venues as short sighted and dismissive of the contribution of convenience stores to the economy. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the chancellor to go… This story continues at Retail bodies respond to omission of local shops from rates support package Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail