Question follow-through · 99701

Business Rates: Tax Allowances

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether 2026-27 business rate transitional reliefs should be calculated using base liabilities which include the application of Retail, Hospitality and Leisure rate relief in 2025-26.

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Treasury
Tabled
15 Dec 2025
Target answer date
18 Dec 2025
Answer
19 Dec 2025 · 4 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 15 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether 2026-27 business rate transitional reliefs should be calculated using base liabilities which include the application of Retail, Hospitality and Leisure rate relief in 2025-26.

  2. 18 Dec 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 19 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    The government has announced support for those losing RHL relief through an expanded Support Small Business scheme which caps bill increases at the higher of £800 or the relevant TR cap. The SSB cap applies to the ratepayers’ current bill, including the 4...

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