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Public Inquiry into Business Rates on Smaller Businesses

Closed 118 signatures

What the petition asks

We want a Public Inquiry into business rates, including valuations for these, on smaller businesses across the country. The inquiry should consider any changes that might be needed support the wider public and the economy.
We believe action is needed to protect a larger number of small businesses, and the families, towns and cities that rely on these up and down the country. Many smaller businesses are struggling to survive due to many reasons, and one of them has been business rates. A Public Inquiry could look at possible changes to the system that could help businesses up and down the country, ultimately supporting local and wider economy.

Timeline

5 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 118
Status Closed
Opened 5 Apr 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.