Responding to new figures from the BBC Data Unit showing that £1 billion in empty premises business rates relief is applied in England and Wales each year, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “Local authorities are …

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Responding to this afternoon’s launch of the Treasury’s off-payroll review, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “This important review presents an opportunity to reassess our flawed off-payroll legislation.    “We’ve already heard big corporations say they’ll …

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UK’s largest business group outlines recommendations for next government as new analysis reveals role of small firms in communities Calls for business rates reform, support with ‘jobs tax’ and end to late payment crisis; stresses need for infrastructure investment and …

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