Government excluding pharmacies from business rates support is 'an insult'

Government excluding pharmacies from business rates support is 'an insult'

By Liz Wells 27 January 2026

The Government's decision to exclude pharmacies from business rates support is 'an insult', the National Pharmacy Association says.

Business rates rise will push pharmacies to 'brink of collapse'

By Liz Wells 15 January 2026

The rise in business rates will push many pharmacies to the 'brink of collapse’ if it goes ahead in April, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warned chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Pharmacies call to be included in business rates backtrack

By Liz Wells 09 January 2026

Pharmacies are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stop the looming increases to business rates for them, as well as pubs.

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Principal Surveyor

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DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

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Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

DurhamGrade 14: £50,269 to £54,495

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Service Director – Adult Social Care

£106,769 to £114,229

Chicksands, Shefford£106,769 to £114,229

RECRUITER: Central Bedfordshire

Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health

circa £130,000 p.a.

Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.

RECRUITER: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

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