Autumn Budget & Business Rates – what to expect

Following the confirmation that the 2025 Autumn Budget will be delivered on Wednesday, 26 November by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, we wanted to share a brief update as to the impact expected on business rates. This... Continue reading

From Golfing Dreams to Rating Expertise: Meet Adam Brooke

In this edition of Meet the Team, we sit down with Adam Brooke, Director at Dunlop Heywood, to hear about his proudest career moment, day-to-day role and his perspective on the challenges and opportunities in... Continue reading

Business Rates for Retail: How to Protect Your Bottom Line in a Changing High Street

The UK’s retail sector has never stood still, but recent years have brought disruption at an unprecedented scale. From the accelerated shift to e-commerce to the impact of rising wages, inflation, and supply chain pressures,... Continue reading

From Football Dreams to Business Operations: Meet Aaron McLeod

In the first edition of Meet the Team, we sit down with Aaron McLeod, Operations Director at Dunlop Heywood, to discuss his career journey, insights into the rating industry and what businesses need to know... Continue reading

The Power of Rating Audit Uncovering Hidden Errors and Missed Reliefs

For many businesses across the UK, business rates are simply a line item on their overheads, paid with little thought, rarely questioned and almost never challenged. But behind that seemingly fixed figure is a complex... Continue reading

Navigating regional variations in UK business rates: Why multi-site businesses need specialist guidance

For businesses operating across multiple regions in the UK, managing business rates has never been more complex. With England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each applying their own blend of multipliers, reliefs, and exemptions, the... Continue reading