All Business rates articles – Page 2
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Features and analysisBPF calls for empty rates relief extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has urged the Government to extend the period of business rates relief for empty properties, following a new analysis into shop vacancies.
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Features and analysisGovernment called on to extend business rates support
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the government to extend the 75% business rates relief discount for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors
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Dear JacChanges to business rates appeals process approaching
Retailers have been warned to be mindful of potential changes to their obligations when it comes to business rates
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Features and analysisWelsh Retail Action Plan lacks assurances for small retailers, claims the Fed
The Fed says that the root causes of the rise in abuse against retail workers needs to be addressed
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Features and analysisLegislation to reform business rates has First Reading
The new legislation aims to improve the accuracy of business rates bills for local shops
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Features and analysisSGF launches online tool to help retailers calculate Business Rates
The tool will help convenience retailers plan for the coming financial year
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Dear JacBeware ‘cowboys’ offering business rates discounts
Retailers have been warned to be skeptical about “too good to be true” claims about business rates
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Features and analysisScottish government urged to match England’s retail business rates
Retailers have called on the Scottish government to introduce business rates relief similar to that in England
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Dear JacNew business rates scams targeting retailers
Retailers have been warned to be careful of scam artists claiming to help with business rates
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Features and analysisGovernment disappoints on energy bill support in Autumn Statement
Business rates support praised but lack of energy bill help in the Autumn Statement causes concern amongst retailers
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Features and analysisConvenience stores play ‘crucial role’ in levelling up agenda
Key figures discussed the importance of the sector at The ACS’s Heart of The Community conference
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Features and analysisACS highlights need for a cap on energy costs as retailers near crisis point
The Association of Convenience Stores told Radio 5 Live c-stores are facing an acute emergency
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Features and analysisACS calls for transitional relief ahead of business rates revaluations
The ACS has made recommendations ahead of the 2023 business rates revaluation
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Advice GuideWhat Business Rates support is available to me?
Business rates are a major expense for retailers. Are you making best use of the support available?
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Dear JacCommerical rates confusion situation rumbles on
Subhas Patel believes he paid commercial rates when he shouldn’t have had to
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Features and analysisRetail NI sets out priorities to Assembly
The trade body’s priorities include improving government, tackling the cost of business crisis, modern infrastructure and better planning and addressing the climate crisis
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Dear JacConfusion for retailer over commercial rates responsibility
Commercial rates and who is responsible for them has caused issues for a retailer
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Features and analysisChancellor takes action on business rates and fuel duty in Spring Statement
Retail sector welcomes action but suggests more could be done to support small businesses
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Features and analysisGovernment must honour commitment to business rates reform, says ACS
ACS has responded to a joint consultation launched by the Treasury and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, about implementing changes to business rates confirmed at the Autumn Budget.
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Features and analysisBusiness rates holiday extended for Northern Irish retailers
Trade bodies have welcomed the extension but called for a full review into business rates