Business rates

A coffee shop owner says he faces closing his doors after business rates relief was reduced.

A picture framing shop in Totnes is closing, claiming it is financially no longer worth the effort.

The Welsh government said the proposed changes would help businesses compete with online retailers.

Network Rail says it is supporting those affected by the extended closure of Botley Road in Oxford.

The rise in National Insurance contributions means it is more expensive for businesses to employ people.

Botley Road has been closed at Oxford's train station since April 2023 and could reopen next year.

Lee Barron says he will call for benefit reforms to be reviewed if vulnerable people are hit.

Many small firms in Montpelier have seen their businesses rates more than double in the past year.