Petition · past parliament
Lower Business rates in England
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
Small businesses are struggling to survive crippling business rates. Rates must be reassessed and lowered so small businesses continue to provide income and work for people. Internet sales & Brexit have put small businesses seriously at risk, Theresa May wants business to increase in the UK.
Amount of shops closing and small businesses that just cannot pay present level of business rates.
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.