22nd September 2023
11th September 2023
Calls for extension to business rate reliefs in 2024 growing stronger
Several reports are coming out in the media that the Government is considering extending business rate relief beyond the current April 2024 deadline. As reported in The Times and Small Business, industry experts are speculating... Continue reading
12th June 2023
Summer consultation launched by Welsh Government on business rate reforms
The Welsh Government is pursuing a range of reforms during the current legislative term which will introduce noticeable changes to Non-Domestic (business) Rates in Wales. To support its case, it has launched a consultation to... Continue reading
16th May 2023
Non-domestic Rating Bill introduced to Parliament
The Government has introduced the Non-Domestic Rating Bill to Parliament this week, with the aim of “supporting businesses by modernising the business rates system to incentivise property improvements.” The Bill follows the conclusion of the... Continue reading
7th March 2023
Welsh guidance on Transitional Rates Relief for 2023 Revaluation released
The Welsh Government has released guidance for Transitional Rates Relief for the 2023 business rates’ Revaluation. The guidance provides ratepayers and local authorities with information about the transitional relief available, following the Non-Domestic Rates (NDR)... Continue reading
21st February 2023
Government Levelling Up Dept issues first business rates round up of 2023
Confirmation of the Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers for 2023/2024 The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has issued its first business rates round up of 2023, with several updates and clarifications included. To reiterate, the... Continue reading 19th February 2023
Hundreds of millions in business rates relief still unclaimed
Around £300 million of business rates relief aimed at firms hit hardest during the Pandemic is still unclaimed, according to Government figures. Analysis of the UK Government’s own data shows that only 80% of the... Continue reading 5th January 2023
Guidance now out for 2023/24 business rate reliefs
Following on from the Autumn Statement back on November 17 last year, the Government has now released welcome guidance on the 2023/24 retail relief/discount scheme. It has reaffirmed the 2023/24 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business... Continue reading 17th December 2022