1 in 4 UK businesses could face rate rise

VOICED: Shows interior shots florist in Preston, Lancashire and interview with owner Margaret Mason speaking on proposed reduction in business rates means good things for her business. Interior shots antique dealer in Weybridge, Surrey and interview with owner Mary Foster speaking on proposed rise in business rates spells trouble for her business. Interview with Labour MP Mark Hendrick speaking on changes to business rates. Interview with Conservative MP Grant Shapps speaking on proposed changes to business rates. Interior shots UK Chancellor Philip Hammond visiting Microsoft Campus in Reading in 2016. Aerial shots Westminster in London. The Chancellor has assured MPs that he's 'listening' to their concerns about changes to business rates, that come into force on April 1st. More than one-in-four companies could face a rise -- with business groups warning it will mean closures and empty stores on the high street on 21st February, 2017 in London, England