The latest figures were significantly worse than economists had expected, as firms partly blamed caution ahead of the autumn Budget.

The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored a reading of 51.3 in November, dipping from 52.3 in October.

Arsenal and Manchester United are among those facing much higher bills after being impacted by business rates revaluations alongside the Budget.

The group of women say they were affected by the way changes to the state pension age were communicated.

Shares in the company dipped in early trading on Tuesday despite a return to profit.

Harbour said it has come under pressure from lower commodity prices and an ‘uncompetitive tax regime’.

The firm said its customers would still be able to use Zipcars over Christmas and until December 31.

The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 50.2 in November.

Disruption from the IT transition led to ‘inconsistent availability levels across stores and particularly online’, the supermarket chain said.

Whitbread is among hotel owners to be hit hard by changes in valuations linked to next year’s business rates payments.

Pubs, restaurants and small shops are all expected to see their property tax payments jump from the next financial year.

The beauty retail business is undergoing a major turnaround programme under the leadership of its founders.

Bosses said the business was buoyed by a ‘recovery’ in the cycling market, warm summer weather and ‘fantastic’ sales of children’s bikes.

It comes amid a bitter dispute between the leadership of Debenhams and significant shareholder Mike Ashley.

The Office for Budget Responsibility also pointed to a worsening short-term picture for inflation and unemployment.

It came as the UK’s official forecaster also reported that economic growth will be weaker than expected from 2026.

Retail bosses have warned that the introduction of a surtax on large stores could lead to higher prices for shoppers.

Marston’s reported a six-fold jump in its pre-tax profits to £88.3 million for the year to September 27.

Shares in the group, which runs more than 1,800 stores globally, moved higher on Tuesday morning.

Andrew Rennie will be replaced by current chief operations officer Nicola Frampton on an interim basis.