Rachel Reeves ‘set to back down on higher business rates for large shops’

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Treasury officials have reportedly said the Treasury is working to exclude retail from a proposed higher rate for larger properties from 2026.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be poised to bow to pressure to exempt all shops from a proposed higher band of business rates.

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