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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anna Wise

High street firms facing extra £1bn tax bill next month as relief slashed

The Federation of Small Businesses said financial barriers should be removed to make it easier for entrepreneurs to get a mortgage and save for retirement (Alamy/PA) -

Shops, restaurants and pubs across England are facing an extra £1 billion in taxes when a discount is cut next month, adding to a “tsunami” of rising costs hurtling toward the sector, according to new analysis.

Businesses in London will be hit hardest by changes, tax and software firm Ryan found.

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