BRC joins chorus that welcomes Treasury Committee calls for business rate reforms

The British Retail Consortium has joined the growing chorus of voices that have welcomed the recent release of the Treasury Select Committee report on business rates. BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson has been a long... Continue reading

“Broken” business rates need reform – Treasury Committee Report

By Stuart Hicks, Director The Treasury Committee yesterday published its unanimously agreed report on the Impact of Business Rates across England and Wales and it’s pretty damning. Retailers, lobbyists and businesses alike have been waiting... Continue reading

Business rates’ rise announced for 2020/21

The September CPI has been announced at 1.7% on which affects calculations for business rates in the 2020/21 financial year. This inflation rate would give a 2020/21 UBR of 49.9p (England & Scotland) and 53.5p... Continue reading

Business Rates reform bill scuppered by Parliament prorogration

One casualty of the Brexit uncertainty and the prorogation of Parliament has been the much-anticipated business rates’ reform legislation. The Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill and – perhaps not quite as far-reaching – the Non-Domestic Rating... Continue reading

Welsh Government release details of latest business rates’ consultation

The Welsh Government has published its summary following a 12-week consultation on potential legislative changes that would affect business rates at its next revaluation in 2021. A revaluation of non-domestic properties usually takes place every... Continue reading

Private schools to pay full business rates if Labour win snap election

Battle lines are being drawn for a snap General Election with Labour seemingly setting its sights on raiding business rates as part of its wealth distribution programme. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has never hidden his... Continue reading