Authors call for lower bookshop rates
Independent booksellers in the UK are urging the government to extend business rates relief to bookshops, similar to the support provided to pubs and venues, to prevent closures amid rising bills. An open letter signed by 234 booksellers highlights the cultural importance of independent bookshops and expresses disappointment over their exclusion from recent relief measures. Economic analysis predicts increased costs could force shops to sell thousands of additional books annually, impacting investment and community engagement. Authors and industry leaders emphasize the vital role of bookshops in fostering reading and cultural access.
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