14th April 2025
27th March 2025
Lack of clarity on business rate reforms disappoints in Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Industry experts have expressed their disappointment that Rachel Reeves did not make any announcements on the much vaunted business rates reform. Following on from Reeves’ first budget last autumn the government firmly expressed its commitment... Continue reading 10th 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 5th February 2025
Business Rates bill makes its way through Parliament to hit April deadline
The UK Parliament is swiftly progressing the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill, which is introducing major changes to the business rates system. The legislation, set to take effect from April 2025, aims to... Continue reading
11th December 2024
Welsh Government announce business rate changes in budget
The Welsh Government announced yesterday (Tuesday) it will cap the increase for the business rates multiplier to 1% for 2025/26, despite calls for it to be frozen. Subject to ratification by the Welsh Senedd, the... Continue reading
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 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 16th September 2024
Calls for permanent, lower and universal hospitality multiplier to help “rebalance” business rates
Trade body UKHospitality is calling for an urgent action to avoid rocketing business rates bills for thousands of businesses next April. With current business rates relief set to end on 31 March next year, UKH... Continue reading
5th September 2024