21st November 2025
17th October 2025
New business rates rules for retail hospitality & leisure: what the Government has confirmed
The Government has announced one of the most significant changes to business rates in years – and it could be worth thousands to businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) sectors. From April 2026,... Continue reading
14th October 2025
Business Rates Pressures: why immediate reform matters for UK retailers
Across the UK high street, confidence among small retailers is at an all-time low as mounting business rates threaten not just the viability of individual shops, but the employment of thousands. With the Autumn Budget... Continue reading 6th October 2025
Major retailers to secure exemption from top business rates band – claim
The government is believed to be set to exempt large retail premises from the highest business rates band in response to heavy lobbying from major retailers and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Sources have been... Continue reading
30th September 2025
Business Rates for Warehouses and Logistics: Cost Pressures and How to Reduce Them
As the UK warehouse and logistics sector continues to grow, driven by the boom in e-commerce and consumer demand for rapid delivery, the pressure on operational costs is intensifying. Among the most significant ongoing expenses... Continue reading
19th September 2025
Independent Schools and Business Rates: What Bursars Need to Know in 2025
As we move through 2025, independent schools across the UK are facing a significant shift, one that may not be making headlines in the education press but is quietly rewriting the financial playbook for bursars... Continue reading 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
12th September 2025
Transforming Business Rates: what the Government’s Interim Report means for businesses
The UK Government’s September 2025 Transforming Business Rates Interim Report marks an important step toward reshaping a system widely seen as outdated and unfit for today’s economy. It builds on extensive consultation with stakeholders, including... Continue reading
8th September 2025