Business Rates Review Must Be Wider says British Chambers of Commerce

Jonny Haseldine, Head of Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: 

While it is welcome for the pubs and hotels we represent, this review of valuations should be wider, and cover every sector.  

The full reform of business rates, promised by the government at the last election, is urgently needed. This continued piecemeal approach to reform is the wrong approach. 

Our research consistently shows hospitality is the sector most worried about business rates, with 53% of firms citing it as a concern in Q2.  

However, firms in every sector are struggling with a complex and outdated business rates system.  

Businesses need a system that gives them confidence to invest, grow and create jobs in every local community.