18th November 2024
30th 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 reading
16th October 2024
September inflation figure announced with implications for 2024/25 business rates
The CPI for September 2024 has been announced at 1.7% which has a direct impact on the 2025/26 Uniform Business Rate (UBR) that’s used to calculate business rates for the forthcoming financial year. The inflation... Continue reading 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 reading 5th September 2024
Chancellor urged to address “broken” business rates in first budget
The British Retail Consortium (BRC), which lobbies government on behalf of retailers is urging the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap business rates for shops as a matter of urgency. The BRC represents the likes... 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 10th May 2024
Labour and Lib Dems in race to replace business rates
Labour is pledging to replace business rates with a system of “business property taxation”. Labour has announced the plan as part of its strategy to “reverse the Tories’ 14 years of decline” on Britain’s high... Continue reading 18th March 2024