30th April 2025
14th April 2025
Rising business rates threaten 200 flagship high streets – warning
Rising business rates in the UK are threatening the viability of over 200 stores on flagship high streets, raising concerns about job losses, reduced investment and inflationary pressures on consumers. A recent survey by High... Continue reading
18th February 2025
Business rates reforms laid out by Government in policy paper
The UK government is setting the stage to implement its reforms to the business rates system, aiming to create a fairer structure that supports high street businesses, encourages investment, and adapts to the 21st-century economy.... Continue reading 13th February 2025
Implications as Scotland’s 2026 rating Revaluation draws nearer
As Scotland’s 2026 Revaluation draws nearer, more Scottish Assessors’ Information Notices (AINs) are being issued. For any Scottish businesses out there, it is important to acknowledge and reply promptly to avoid incurring any fines. AINs... Continue reading 17th January 2025
Government guidance now out for Local Authorities on RHL business rates’ relief scheme
The Government has released guidance to billing authorities in administering the 2025/26 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme. Announced at the Autumn Budget last year, Rachel Reeves rolled out an extension of the... 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
10th December 2024
Scottish Budget reveals business rate changes for 2025-26
The Scottish Government has unveiled its 2025/26 budget which seemed to go under the radar of most of the mainstream press. There was some welcome news for the hospitality sector and small businesses will breath... 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 reading 30th October 2024