11th June 2025
4th June 2025
Tackling Business Rates Avoidance in Wales – Have Your Say
The Welsh Government has launched a new consultation titled “Consultation on the Measures to Address Avoidance of Non-Domestic Rates.” The focus? Cracking down on business rates avoidance, which is estimated to cost Wales between £10... Continue reading
28th May 2025
Business Rates Reform so far….
The landscape for business rates in England is set for significant change over the coming months and years, with the high street at the heart of the government’s latest reform ambitions. Underpinned by the recently... Continue reading
23rd May 2025
Dunlop Heywood save clients millions with Rating Audit service
When managing business rates liabilities, most ratepayers rely on the accepted processes undertaken by Billing Authorities. Unfortunately, overpayments are easily made due to the inaccurate calculation of charges or incorrect interpretation of legislation in force... Continue reading 30th April 2025
Government to absorb Valuation Office Agency into HMRC
The UK government has announced a significant restructuring of its property tax administration, confirming that the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will be absorbed into HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by April 2026. This move, part... Continue reading
14th April 2025
Rising business rates threaten 200 flagship high streets – warning
Rising business rates in the UK are threatening the viability of over 200 stores on flagship high streets, raising concerns about job losses, reduced investment and inflationary pressures on consumers. A recent survey by High... Continue reading 27th March 2025
Lack of clarity on business rate reforms disappoints in Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Industry experts have expressed their disappointment that Rachel Reeves did not make any announcements on the much vaunted business rates reform. Following on from Reeves’ first budget last autumn the government firmly expressed its commitment... Continue reading 10th March 2025
New lobbying group issues business rates reform wishlist
A new lobbying group High Streets UK (HSUK) has proposed a raft of recommendations ahead of the Government’s proposed business rates reform, with a warning that flagship stores face becoming “unviable” due to the higher... Continue reading 18th February 2025