High Streets UK reaction to Overnight Visitor Levy announcement
While our members have real concerns over the impact an Overnight Visitor Levy will have on a tourist economy already under significant cost pressure, handing mayors and local leaders the power to set an overnight visitor levy reflects what High Streets UK members have long argued: local leaders and local businesses are best placed to […]
Dee Corsi Reacts to Andy Burnham’s Business Rates Reduction Announcement
20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues is a welcome first step, but the Government must go further according to High Streets UK’s, Chair Dee Corsi
January marks the first anniversary of High Streets UK
Since our launch at the House of Commons, much has been achieved — a testament to the credibility our group has built among senior local and political stakeholders in just over a year.
High Streets UK Reaction to Autumn Budget
Today’s Budget comes at a time when the UK economy is experiencing slow growth, rising operating costs and continued pressure on retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.
England mayors must work with businesses on overnight levies
Following the Government’s announcement it is giving England mayors new powers to introduce overnight levies, High Streets UK is calling for businesses to have a seat at the table – otherwise the levies could have unintended consequences.
Fears grow for high street businesses ahead of Wednesday’s Budget
Survey by High Streets UK shows concerns have worsened on the proposed “super tax”
High Streets UK submits set of recommendations for growth ahead of Autumn Budget
As we approach the Autumn Budget, High Streets UK has submitted a formal response to Government setting out the practical reforms needed to secure growth, jobs and investment across the UK’s flagship high streets.
High Streets UK Statement: Exempt all RHL businesses from ‘super tax’ multiplier
Following news of UK retailers set to be exempt from the proposed increased business rates multiplier, read our Chair Dee Corsi’s full reactive statement.
High Streets UK calls for voice in overnight levy discussions
Where overnight visitor levies are introduced, businesses must have a voice in their design and rollout. Failing to do so could result in unintended consequences for a tourism sector which is still working hard to recover.
High Streets UK Chair Dee Corsi Reacts to Business Rates Interim Report
Following the publication of the Government’s Business Rates Interim Report, read our Chair Dee Corsi’s full statement in reaction to the measures.