Debenhams to give local councils ultimatum over store closures

// Debenhams to give local authorities ultimatum
// The company will negotiate business rates cuts
// A refusal to lower business rates will threaten local Debenhams storesDebenhams has reportedly said it will give the local authorities an ultimatum aimed at securing business rates cuts as it pushes ahead with its shop closure plans.
The department store chain is due to hold talks with councils in an effort to inform them that a refusal to lower rates bills could pose a threat to their local Deb