Scottish Government urged to copy UK business rate relief plan
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 08:52 · Archive
The UK Chancellor has increased small business rate relief in England; Scottish politicians want the same in Scotland.
Chancellor John Healey announced on Wednesday that the threshold for small business rate relief for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England would be increased from £12,000 to £18,000. The move is intended to ease pressures on firms facing rising costs.
Scottish Labour politicians have called on the Scottish Government to follow suit, warning that thousands of businesses risk being left behind without similar relief. They argue the change is needed to protect firms facing soaring overheads in Scotland's retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
How it is being reported
- Edinburgh Labour MSP calls for Scottish Government to follow business rates moves announced in UK BudgetThousands of businesses at risk of missing out on relief, claims LabourEdinburgh Evening News · 2 Nov, 08:34
- Scottish Government urged to copy UK Budget business rate relief as firms face "soaring" overheadsChancellor John Healey announced on Wednesday that the threshold for small business rate relief for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England would be increased from £12,000 to £18,000.The Scotsman · 1 Nov, 06:01
In this story: John Healey · Scottish Government · Scotland · England
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