27th March 2025
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
Business rates reforms laid out by Government in policy paper
The UK government is setting the stage to implement its reforms to the business rates system, aiming to create a fairer structure that supports high street businesses, encourages investment, and adapts to the 21st-century economy.... Continue reading 5th February 2025
Business Rates bill makes its way through Parliament to hit April deadline
The UK Parliament is swiftly progressing the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill, which is introducing major changes to the business rates system. The legislation, set to take effect from April 2025, aims to... Continue reading 20th January 2025
FOI to Scottish Government on business rates highlights interesting data
A Freedom of Information request that was submitted to the Scottish Government regarding business rate payers across Scotland makes interesting and extensive reading. The comprehensive request asked for a time-series breakdown, (2015–2024), number of properties... Continue reading 17th January 2025
Government guidance now out for Local Authorities on RHL business rates’ relief scheme
The Government has released guidance to billing authorities in administering the 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme. Announced at the Autumn Budget last year, Rachel Reeves rolled out an extension of the... Continue reading
11th December 2024
Welsh Government announce business rate changes in budget
The Welsh Government announced yesterday (Tuesday) it will cap the increase for the business rates multiplier to 1% for 2025/26, despite calls for it to be frozen. Subject to ratification by the Welsh Senedd, the... Continue reading
10th December 2024
Scottish Budget reveals business rate changes for 2025-26
The Scottish Government has unveiled its 2025/26 budget which seemed to go under the radar of most of the mainstream press. There was some welcome news for the hospitality sector and small businesses will breath... Continue reading 18th November 2024