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
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
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 20th January 2025
FOI to Scottish Government on business rates highlights interesting data
A Freedom of Information request that was submitted to the Scottish Government regarding business rate payers across Scotland makes interesting and extensive reading. The comprehensive request asked for a time-series breakdown, (2015–2024), number of properties... 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