The Federation of Small Businesses is warning its members could struggle because of a planned rise in business rates and the National Living Wage.

In April, the amount companies in England pay in business rates will change for the second year in a row.

It follows a major revaluation by the government, which was introduced in 2017. It saw some bills going up, and others going down.
Many retailers have closed down stores and a number of High Street firms experiencing problems includes New Look, Maplin and Byron.

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