Business rates rise brings closure risk for 400 stores

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Supermarkets and department stores are among shops threatened with “a wave of closures” if businsess rates changes go ahead.

Approximately 400 stores are at risk if a higher business rates tax band is imposed, research by trade association the BRC revealed.

 

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