What fiscal steps he is taking to support the high street.
Answered on
29 January 2019
Budget 2018 announced Our Plan for the High Street, which will provide £1.5bn to support high streets as they adapt to meet the changing needs of shoppers.
The Plan includes a £675m Future High Streets Fund, planning reform, a High Streets Taskforce and support for community assets.
It also includes one third off small retailers’ business rates bills for two years from April. [This is worth almost £900m to businesses.]
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