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Business rate 'Achilles' heel' of struggling high streets

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February 15, 2026

BUSINESS rates have become Britain's “Achilles' heel” and must be tackled to save our high streets and rescue the economy.

- BY DAVID WILLIAMSON

Business rate 'Achilles' heel' of struggling high streets

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride

This stark warning came as the government announced £150million funding to “turn the tide on ailing high streets”.

But Jonny Haseldine, of the British Chambers of Commerce, which represents 18 million workers, said: “Extra government cash to help revive high streets in England is welcome.

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