We may pull out of Northern Ireland if rates bill rises, warns B&Q

Belfast Telegraph Saturday 12th November, 2011

DIY giant B&Q has said it might be forced to pull out of Northern Ireland if controversial new rate levies on larger stores are imposed. The worrying threat follows Swedish furniture multinational Ikea’s announcement that its Belfast store was experiencing "very difficult" trading conditions. Two weeks ago, Finance Minister S...

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