Job Support Scheme linked to Rateable Value is extended

A new tranche of grants are available for businesses, in certain sectors, which are forced to close again as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. The Job Support Scheme has been extended by the Treasury... Continue reading

Business Rates’ North/South divide still a reality – report

Northern businesses are facing a higher business rates’ burden as a proportion of earnings than those in the South, according to a report out today. The study by consultancy WPI Strategy and commissioned by Tesco... Continue reading

Pandemic maybe fast forwarding business rate reforms

One unforeseen consequence of Covid-19 is that the pandemic may have fast-forwarded business rate reform, according to a report out this week. The new report endorsed by the CBI says the need for change is... Continue reading

Welsh Empty Property Rates’ Relief set for changes

By Stuart Hicks, Director The Welsh Government has launched a second consultation on business rates, this time looking at the legislative and practical application of its draft regulations due to come into force on April... Continue reading

Calls mount for extending business rates’ holiday

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is the latest big name to call on the government to extend the business rates’ holiday beyond April 2021. The politician says reintroducing the rates would be the “final blow” for... Continue reading

Business rates a ticking time bomb for pubs and retailers – sector experts

Retailers and the hospitality sector seem to be mobilising the troops with dire warnings coming out that thousands of business are at risk if the business rates’ holiday isn’t extended beyond April 2021. The British... Continue reading