30th October 2024
10th 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 reading 25th June 2024
VOA warns against high pressure sales tactics of rogue agents
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued a warning to businesses regarding the deadline to appeal their 2023 business rates, with false claims circulating that June 30, 2024, is the cut-off point. Businesses generally have... Continue reading3rd January 2024
Welsh Non-Domestic Rates – latest news for 2024/25 financial year
The Welsh Government has announced its draft budget including updates relating to Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) that will take effect between April 1, 2024, to 31st March 2025. The most noteworthy elements are: The increase to... Continue reading
27th November 2023
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – what it means for business rates
The government has announced a business rates support package worth £4.3 billion over the next five years to support small businesses and the high street. The small business multiplier will be frozen for a fourth... Continue reading 19th October 2023
Inflationary figure for September announced – linked to 2024/25 business rate rises
The Government today announced September’s CPI as 6.7%. This inflationary figure is used to set the UBR (Uniform Business Rate)/ rate poundage for the next business rates for 2024/25. Unless the Government intervenes to freeze... Continue reading
22nd September 2023
Inflation figures worrying for SMEs whilst still linked to 2024 business rate rises
A slight drop in the headline inflation rates last month will be little comfort to businesses currently facing a business rate hike that will be based on September’s CPI inflation figure. New figures from the... Continue reading
11th September 2023