11th August 2023
24th July 2023
Government consultation launched on business rates’ avoidance and evasion
The Government has launched a full consultation on avoidance and evasion across the business rates system. The consultation is now open and run until 28 September 2023. The full consultation details and how to contribute... Continue reading
20th June 2023
Labour Party states business rate reform is a priority if they win at next general election
Shadow Secretary of State for Business & Industrial Strategy Jonathan Reynolds claims the current business rates’ system is “archaic” and reform would be a priority for the next Labour government. Speaking at the UK Hospitality... Continue reading12th 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 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 13th December 2022