Manufacturers call for stable, predictable and long-term business rates ahead of Government review

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has announced plans by the Government for a comprehensive review of business rates across industries. Commenting on the news, Paul Raynes, director of Policy at manufacturing trade body EEF, said: “Over the last few years the system of business rates has begun to evolve, with a new focus on using it to actively incentivise growth while also addressing some short-term concerns.”