Representing independent cookshop and housewares retailers across the UK, the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is asking the new Chancellor of the Exchequer to honour pledges made by his predecessor.
Bira is calling upon Rishi Sunak to retain plans for business rates reform, and for the implementation of a digital services tax (leading to increased taxation for large internet businesses).
Rishi stepped into the role of Chancellor last week following Sajid Javid’s resignation amid Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Bira’s ceo Andrew Goodacre said: “We hope the new Chancellor retains what has been set out in its manifesto, and what it has said about business rates reform, digital service tax and its support of independent retailers on the high street.”
The Cabinet reshuffle also saw Alok Sharma’s appointment as Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), a post formerly held by Andrea Leadsom.
Andrew commented: “We also hope the new Minister for BEIS focuses on providing support to independent retailers on the high street.”
Top: Bira is appealing to new Chancellor Richi Sunak to keep business related pledges.
