Expanding Co-op demands business rates reform

COOP is bouncing back from April's cyber attack with 14 new shops and 36 revamped stores by Christmas - but demanded business rates reform in the Budget.

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It said this will be "vital" to encourage further investment and keep the high street alive. The latest openings, including five micro "on the go" outlets, takes the number of reopenings and launches to 200 this financial year - an investment of