20th January 2025
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 reading11th 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 reading10th 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 reading18th November 2024
Draft legislation to permanently cut business rates for retailers is published
The Government has published its draft legislation to permanently cut business rates for retailers, as from 2026. Largely welcomed by the sector, thousands of businesses across England and Wales will benefit from the reduction which... Continue reading30th October 2024
The Budget and Business Rates – what it means
Today’s Autumn Budget has delivered some seismic announcements that amount to a further £40bn in taxation for businesses and individuals to absorb. Business rates did not escape mention – several mentions in fact – with... Continue reading10th October 2024
Expectations rising ahead of Labour’s first Autumn Budget Statement
By Aaron McLeod, Director Labour, known for its bold statements on business rate reforms whilst in opposition, is gearing up for an impact with its first Autumn Budget Statement on October 30. And given Labour’s... Continue reading1st July 2024
Food delivery giant pre-election call for more business rates aid
Fast food delivery giant Just Eat has launched its own pre-election manifesto calling for the next Government to reduce business rates for hospitality businesses. The manifesto’s recommendations are aimed at supporting the growth of small... Continue reading25th June 2024