4th December 2025
18th September 2025
Top 5 fears UK businesses hold ahead of the Reeves’ Autumn Budget
As the November budget rapidly approaches, UK businesses are bracing for a raft of policy changes set against a backdrop of high costs, low confidence, and volatile markets. Recent surveys across multiple sectors reveal that... Continue reading 23rd May 2025
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 reading10th March 2025
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 18th 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 reading12th August 2024
Tax system reform in Wales includes business rate changes
The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill has been recently passed by the Welsh Senedd and locks in a series of changes to tax systems in Wales, with some affecting business rates. The Bill was introduced... Continue reading
17th July 2024
Calls growing from BRC to reform business rates for retailers
With the King’s Speech taking place today (July 17), calls are growing louder for further reform to business rates to aid footfall recovery in the retail sector. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is pushing for... 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