Business rates10 hrs ago'We're small business owners and everything is going up'Businesses say hikes in taxes and business rates are impacting their ability to trade.10 hrs ago12 hrs agoPopular restaurant to close after rising costsA restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.12 hrs ago21 hrs agoGeorgian restaurant blames rates rise for closureAndrew Leonard says he spent "a small fortune" on restoring the listed building and created 10 jobs.21 hrs ago19 Feb 2026Choice between cinema or pub causing headache for finance ministerA cinema chain says it is taking legal action after John O'Dowd's recent U-turn on business rates.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Pub owner 'dreading the future' as costs riseMaria Gooding, from Stourport, is among 500 hospitality workers calling for increased support.18 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Coffee drive-thru closes due to business rate riseFrazer Habershon says he was facing a rise in business rates from £7,350 to nearly £32,000 per year.4 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Welsh brewery 'would not be paying business rates' if it moved to EnglandIt's "really unfair" English breweries can sell in Wales but aren't paying business rates, owners say.1 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Indoor play centres 'deserve help from government'The indoor soft play sector is warning that rising business rates will lead to unsustainable costs.30 Jan 202629 Jan 2026'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation haltedFinance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.29 Jan 2026...
