23rd August 2021
30th June 2021
Govt’ consultation launched on rates’ revaluation changes
The Government is seeking feedback on plans to increase the frequency of business rates revaluations. The Treasury yesterday started a consultation on the measures which could see revaluations take place every three years instead of the... Continue reading
4th June 2021
Business rate relief changes after June 30
The retail and hospitality sector will be nervously eyeing up June 30th after planned changes to business rate reliefs come into effect for a post-pandemic restart. In the March budget chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the... Continue reading
14th April 2021
Guidance out for next round of government Restart Grants
The government has released its guidance on the much-vaunted Restart Grants to support businesses in non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation sectors. The one-off grant was announced in March and is to assist... Continue reading
24th March 2021
Government’s interim report on business rate reforms out
The Government has released its interim report on business rate reforms ahead of its full review that has been postponed until the autumn. It noted that “previous reviews have reflected a consensus that business rates... Continue reading 18th March 2021
Further details released on covid recovery grants available
Further details have been released on the next round of recovery grants available for Scotland and Wales. In Scotland, recipients under the Strategic Framework Business Fund (SFBF) can now receive a final four-week payment. On... Continue reading 20th February 2021
Business Rates’ review delayed again
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that he is delaying the Treasury’s report on the business rates’ review until autumn. Sunak has argued that delaying the report will enable him to make decisions when economic picture... Continue reading 20th October 2020
Job Support Scheme linked to Rateable Value is extended
A new tranche of grants are available for businesses, in certain sectors, which are forced to close again as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. The Job Support Scheme has been extended by the Treasury... Continue reading
14th July 2020