11th September 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 reading
24th May 2023
Business rate parity between Scotland and England for larger businesses – latest
The SNP Government in Scotland is being accused of rowing back on a manifesto pledge to restore parity with England and Wales on business rates for medium and large sized firms. Business leaders have levelled the accusation at the... Continue reading
29th March 2023
All you need to know about public house rates and reliefs
Dunlop Heywood has produced a handy guide for anyone involved in the public house sector, following the 2023 Revaluation coming into force on April 1, 2023. This results in a change of values and, in... 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
Scottish budget – non-domestic rates and what it means for businesses
Scottish Parliament has made its announcement on Non-Domestic Rates, confirming the Government’s intention to freeze the basic property rate. This confirms Scotland as having the lowest poundage in the UK, with the government forecasting it... Continue reading 13th December 2022
Welsh business rates’ multiplier frozen for 2023-34
The Welsh Government has announced that the business rates’ multiplier has been frozen for 2023-24, giving some relief to nervous Welsh businesses which have been waiting on today’s news. Further updates have also been revealed... Continue reading 28th November 2022