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By: Shevaun Haviland

Shevaun Haviland is director general of the British Chambers of Commerce

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  • Business rates are a relic of a bygone era. Reform them to save the high street

    Opinion

    Business rates are sinking Britain’s high streets - inaction is no longer an option for the Chancellor, writes Shevaun Haviland.

    Business rates are set to be reformed by Rachel Reeves later this year.
  • Britain’s trade deals mean nothing if we neglect our own industries

    Opinion

    Trade deals and global ambitions will mean nothing if Britain neglects its domestic industries, writes Shevaun Haviland.

    One of Britain's biggest bioethanol plants is at risk of closure unless the government intervenes

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