Petition · HM Treasury
Launch a public inquiry into business rates and small businesses
Closed
140 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to launch a public inquiry into business rates, including valuations of premises, and the impact on small businesses. We want the inquiry to consider any changes that might be needed in order to 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. We believe a public inquiry could look at possible changes to the system that could help businesses up and down the country, which can ultimately support the local and wider economy.
Timeline
| 13 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
140
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
13 Jun 2025
Closed
13 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.