Tackling Business Rates Avoidance in Wales – Have Your Say

The Welsh Government has launched a new consultation titled “Consultation on the Measures to Address Avoidance of Non-Domestic Rates.” The focus? Cracking down on business rates avoidance, which is estimated to cost Wales between £10... Continue reading

Dunlop Heywood save clients millions with Rating Audit service

When managing business rates liabilities, most ratepayers rely on the accepted processes undertaken by Billing Authorities. Unfortunately, overpayments are easily made due to the inaccurate calculation of charges or incorrect interpretation of legislation in force... Continue reading

Government to absorb Valuation Office Agency into HMRC

The UK government has announced a significant restructuring of its property tax administration, confirming that the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will be absorbed into HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by April 2026. This move, part... Continue reading

Rising business rates threaten 200 flagship high streets – warning

Rising business rates in the UK are threatening the viability of over 200 stores on flagship high streets, raising concerns about job losses, reduced investment and inflationary pressures on consumers. A recent survey by High... Continue reading

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

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