26th April 2021
14th April 2021
Guidance out for next round of government Restart Grants
The government has released its guidance on the much-vaunted Restart Grants to support businesses in non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation sectors. The one-off grant was announced in March and is to assist... Continue reading 14th April 2021
Debate over return of business rates’ relief continues
Big name business leaders continue to wade into the debate of whether companies which have flourished during lockdown should return furlough and business rate relief to the Government. Following on from the recent announcement by... Continue reading
12th April 2021
High street boss calls for business rates overhaul and digital tax to help retailers
Iceland boss backs calls for overhaul of “outdated” business rates and a digital tax to help the ailing high street. Richard Walker called the current business rates system ‘outdated and Victorian’ and comes days after... Continue reading 24th March 2021
Government’s interim report on business rate reforms out
The Government has released its interim report on business rate reforms ahead of its full review that has been postponed until the autumn. It noted that “previous reviews have reflected a consensus that business rates... Continue reading 22nd March 2021
Crisis deepens for firms appealing MCC due to Covid-19 pandemic
Hundreds of thousands of businesses are left in limbo as VOA walks away from neogiations with Rating Surveyors’ Association over MCC (Material Change of Circumstances) business rates’ appeals triggered by Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full... Continue reading 18th March 2021
Further details released on covid recovery grants available
Further details have been released on the next round of recovery grants available for Scotland and Wales. In Scotland, recipients under the Strategic Framework Business Fund (SFBF) can now receive a final four-week payment. On... Continue reading 12th March 2021
Northern Ireland release business rate relief updates
Northern Ireland is the last of the four UK nations to publish additional information on the business rates’ relief extension for the new financial year. With less than three weeks to go to that crucial... Continue reading
8th March 2021