BRC welcomes £5bn boost for communities but warns business rates are biggest concern

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Under the government’s Pride in Place programme, 339 communities will get funding to improve high streets, parks and other public spaces

The BRC has welcomed a government announcement of up to £5bn in funding to boost “overlooked communities”, while warning business rates remain the biggest threat to high streets.

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