5th September 2024
12th August 2024
Tax system reform in Wales includes business rate changes
The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill has been recently passed by the Welsh Senedd and locks in a series of changes to tax systems in Wales, with some affecting business rates. The Bill was introduced... Continue reading 17th July 2024
Calls growing from BRC to reform business rates for retailers
With the King’s Speech taking place today (July 17), calls are growing louder for further reform to business rates to aid footfall recovery in the retail sector. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is pushing for... Continue reading
1st July 2024
Food delivery giant pre-election call for more business rates aid
Fast food delivery giant Just Eat has launched its own pre-election manifesto calling for the next Government to reduce business rates for hospitality businesses. The manifesto’s recommendations are aimed at supporting the growth of small... Continue reading
25th June 2024
VOA warns against high pressure sales tactics of rogue agents
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued a warning to businesses regarding the deadline to appeal their 2023 business rates, with false claims circulating that June 30, 2024, is the cut-off point. Businesses generally have... Continue reading
7th June 2024
Retailers call for business rates reform ahead of General Election
As campaigning continues in the lead up to the General Election, retailers are wanting to have their voices heard, with calls for further reforms to business rates. Following a drop in visitor numbers in May,... Continue reading 10th May 2024
Labour and Lib Dems in race to replace business rates
Labour is pledging to replace business rates with a system of “business property taxation”. Labour has announced the plan as part of its strategy to “reverse the Tories’ 14 years of decline” on Britain’s high... Continue reading
4th April 2024
A good to time to consider if your business qualified for Improvement Relief?
With a new financial year just beginning, now is a good time to consider if your business is receiving all the relevant reliefs available to help when it comes to business rates. It always makes... Continue reading 18th March 2024