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The latest national business headlines

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Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.

UK hospitality firms demand more help with business rates amid questions over Heathrow discount

Airports identified as biggest winners of government’s £4.3bn support package with Heathrow alone taking £900m discount. Read more via The Guardian

Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations – how does it work?

Drivers can now compare the cost of fuel offered by all petrol stations across the UK as part of a government scheme to help people to shop around for the best price. Read more via The BBC

Deadline for challenging your business rates valuation

Request changes to your current valuation for business rates by 31 March. But make sure you leave enough time. Read more via GOV.UK

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Americans pulling into a Starbucks drive‑thru may be greeted by a friendly staff member. But at some locations, it is actually an AI robot entering the orders. Read more via The BBC

Tom Hammersley

Senior Content and Social Media Lead at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce.

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