Tag: business rates
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Waterstones boss defends government’s business rates shake-up
Waterstones chief lauds government business rates shake-up The head of Waterstones has publicly defended the government’s recent business rates reforms, arguing that the shake-up is a pragmatic step for the high street and that it has delivered tangible benefits for outlets in economically challenged areas. In an interview conducted amid ongoing debates about retail taxation…
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Waterstones Boss Defends Government Business Rates Shake-Up
Waterstones CEO defends government business rates shake-up James Daunt, the chief executive of Waterstones, has publicly defended the government’s controversial adjustments to business rates, arguing that the reforms were a sensible step for high streets and have delivered relief to stores in areas already grappling with economic challenges. In interviews and press engagements, Daunt highlighted…
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Liverpool’s Hospitality at Breaking Point: A Call to Protect the City’s DNA
Introduction: a city on the edge Liverpool’s pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants have long been the heartbeat of the city’s social and economic life. In recent months, however, leaders of the hospitality sector warn that the sector is teetering on the edge. They describe a convergence of rising costs, staffing challenges and policy pressures that…
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Labour vs Pubs: A New Year Headache for MPs as Local Social Hubs Come Under Pressure
New Year, Old Struggles: Why Pubs Are Becoming a Political Flashpoint Labour MPs heading back to their constituencies this weekend will hope the new year brings relief after a turbulent political spell. Instead, many are returning to a familiar battleground: the future of Britain’s local pubs. Once a cornerstone of community life, pubs now sit…