威尔士将在2026年启动116亿英镑的商业利率减免,减轻小型零售商的负担。 Wales to launch £116M business rates relief in 2026, easing burden on small retailers.

2026年4月1日生效的威尔士新的过渡性救济计划将帮助企业根据当前财产价值调整最新业务汇率。 A new transitional relief scheme in Wales, effective April 1, 2026, will help businesses adjust to updated business rates based on current property values. 威尔士政府正在提供1.16亿英镑的额外支持,包括2010年以来首次降低乘数,以及面临300英镑以上增长的企业分阶段增长。 The Welsh Government is providing £116 million in additional support, including the first rate multiplier reduction since 2010 and phased increases for businesses facing rises over £300. 中小型零售商店可能节省大约2 000万英镑。 Small and medium-sized retail stores may save around £20 million. 持续提供2.5亿英镑的永久性年度救济,支持大约三分之二的威尔士财产。 Permanent annual relief of £250 million continues, supporting about two-thirds of Welsh properties. 官员说,改革的目的是建立一个更公平、更准确的系统,加强街道和当地企业。 Officials say the changes aim to create a fairer, more accurate system that strengthens high streets and local businesses.