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Local shops hit by 79% increase in business rates and 97% hike in Employer National Insurance costs

Business rates bills have risen by over 70% and Employer National Insurance costs have almost doubled for local shops over the past two years, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) said as it called on the chancellor to tackle the cost of trading in the government's Budget. As well as these costs, ACS said retailers […]

Local shops hit by 79% increase in business rates and 97% hike in Employer National Insurance costs

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Business rates bills have risen by over 70% and Employer National Insurance costs have almost doubled for local shops over the past two years, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) said as it called...

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Business rates bills have risen by over 70% and Employer National Insurance costs have almost doubled for local shops over the past two years, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) said as it called on the chancellor to tackle the cost of trading in the government's Budget. As well as these costs, ACS said retailers […]

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Business rates bills have risen by over 70% and Employer National Insurance costs have almost doubled for local shops over the past two years, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) said as it called on the chancellor to tackle the cost of trading in the government's Budget. As well as these costs, ACS said retailers […]

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