'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'

Archie Mitchell,Business reporter,Peter Ruddick,Business reporterandJosh Martin,Business reporterPhil ThorleyPhil Thorley said he is facing soaring business rates billsThe owner of a small pub chain in the south east of England has said his costs will rise by £62,000 per year after changes announced in the Budget.Phil Thorley, who runs the Thorley Taverns pub group, said business rates - a tax on commerical…