12/03/2026
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Fun fact about running my small brick-and-mortar shop…
Our business rates have increased 331% in just 2.5 years.
Three hundred and thirty one.
Not rent.
Not energy.
Not stock.
Just the tax for existing on the high street.
Independent shops are constantly encouraged to “revive the high street”… while the cost of simply opening the door keeps rising.
If you value independent shops and high streets that aren’t just rows of empty units, this is a conversation we probably need to start having a lot louder.
Please share if you think small businesses deserve a fair chance.