I fully accept that there's a need for business rates to increase to keep up with inflation, but what I find so distasteful about this increase is that AIUI the levels set by this review are based on the amount of profit that could theoretically be generated from the premises.
It seems to me that the result is that all the interesting small shops, pubs, and town centre businesses will inevitably be driven out, to be replaced by enterprises able to generate maximum cash. Betting shops, fast food outlets, and so on. All very well for the disciples of profit above all, not so nice for the communities.
Totally agree
