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Kingfisher boss urges Healey to cut business rates
−3.5 negative
The B&Q and Screwfix chief urges Healey to cut business rates and warns of pulling Neet support if taxes rise.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| City AM | 3 | −3.1 |
| The Sun | 1 | −5.0 |
Day by day
Thursday 15 October 2026
The B&Q boss says support for jobless youth may be pulled if taxes rise in the Budget.
- −5.0 B&Q boss says chain will PULL support for jobless youth if taxes rise in Budget
B&Q boss threatens to pull youth jobs support if taxes rise.
Wednesday 14 October 2026
The B&Q and Screwfix chief urges Healey to cut business rates and warns of pulling Neet support if taxes rise.
- −4.2 We’ll pull Neet support if Healey hikes taxes, warns boss of B&Q owner Kingfisher
Boss warns of pulling youth support if taxes rise; cost concerns. - −2.5 B&Q and Screwfix CEO: Healey must cut business rates
Kingfisher CEO lobbying government over business rates burden on its retail brands. - −2.5 B&Q and Screwfix CEO: Healey must cut business rates
Duplicate: CEO calls for business rates cut, highlighting cost pressure.