All Business rates articles – Page 9
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News20,000 jobs disappear from c-store sector
The number of jobs in the UK convenience store sector has fallen for the second consecutive year as business costs such as the National Living Wage continue to make an ongoing impact on business operations.
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Products In DepthIn-store equipment: What's the solution?
Be it fridges, lighting, shelving or epos, there’s always something new for retailers to consider spending on. Here retailers review their investments
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NewsScottish rates review makes 30 key recommendations
Local shops have welcomed a review of non-domestic rates in Scotland designed to make the system fairer for them – especially those wanting to invest or expand their property
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NewsC-stores and Post Offices have "most positive local impact"
Post Offices and convenience stores have topped the list of high street shops and services that have the most positive impact on local communities
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NewsHigh street footfall rises by 0.9% in June
High street footfall increased by 0.9% in June on the previous year as retailers benefited from the arrival of summer, according to the latest BRC-Springboard footfall monitor.
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Dear Jac
At best this is a grey area in the rates world
It wouldn’t be so bad if they weren’t backdating their demands…
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Features and analysisWhich way for rates appeals?
Business rates can be confusing and a new appeal system has done little to help the situation. C-Store examines the new regime.
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NewsGovernment refuses to commit to business rates pledges
The government is yet to commit to its manifesto pledges to reform business rates and increase rural rate relief from 50% to 100%.
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NewsQueen's Speech: No mention of business rates reform
The government’s plans to bring forward measures to tackle “unfair practices” in the consumer energy market must also be applied to small businesses, the Association of Convenience Stores said in its reaction to the Queen’s Speech today.
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NewsBusiness rates income predicted to reach £23.8bn by 2018
Business rates income is forecast to rise from £22.4bn in 2015-16 to £23.8bn by 2018, according to figures published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
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NewsACS calls for business rates reform in Budget submission
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Chancellor to make the business rates system fairer for retailers, in its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Budget 2017.
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NewsPlans to block business rates appeals could cost SMEs £700m
Government plans to stop businesses appealing incorrect business rates calculations could cost small firms up to £700m in unfair taxes, according to new research.
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BlogRevaluing business rates
There are winners and losers in the business rates revaluation, but James is fighting for reform.
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NewsBusiness rates to fall in most regions in England and Wales
Retailers in most regions in England and Wales will see a decrease in their business rates bills under the revaluation of business rates, according to headline figures published by the government.
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NewsTrade bodies slam "unjust" business rates proposals
A coalition of trade bodies has urged the government to abandon “unjust” changes to the business rates appeals system that could leave businesses over-paying tax by 10% or more for several years.
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NewsMPs raise concerns over business rates
An influential committee of MPs has warned that local councils are not using existing discretionary rate relief powers.
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NewsACS calls for business rates discount extension
The ACS is calling on the Government to extend business rate discount for small businesses.
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NewsBusiness rates to be determined by local authorities
Powers to set business rates will be devolved to local authorities, Chancellor George Osborne announced today.
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Blog
Reforming business rates
The ACS has put forward its proposals for making business rates for small stores fairer, writes James Lowman.
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NewsACS sets out business rates reform plan
The Association of Convenience Stores’ recommendations to government on business rates reform include reducing the revaluation period to every three years and exempting the smallest properties.