Britain's shopkeepers say ministers must fix broken business rates Household names pressing both major parties to put issue on their priority lists Business rates are charged on commercial property such as shops Charges have been described as unfit for the modern age By Emily Hawkins Updated: 21:50, 5 January 2024 e-mail View comments Dressed to impress: Laura Whitmore in her Love & Roses collection for Next A host of leading shopkeepers are calling on politicians to finally act to fix the broken business rates system. Household names including Next, House of Fraser and Currys are pressing both major parties to put the issue on…
