All Business rates articles – Page 13
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NewsTrade bodies lobby Government over rates reform
A group of trade bodies, including the British Retail Consortium (BRC), have written to the Government urging reform of the business rates revaluation.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Rates reform hits high street
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Amazon’s business rate cut versus rises for many high-street retailers.
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NewsBHS liquidator seeks business rates refund
BHS liquidator FRP Advisory has waded into the ongoing business rates debate by seeking a refund for part of a multimillion-pound bill incurred by the collapsed department store chain.
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OpinionOpinion: Rates hit high street and young firms hardest
A compromise on business rates looks possible, judging by some of the mood music from Westminster earlier in the week, but this outmoded system needs root and branch reform.
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NewsChancellor 'listening' to business rates concerns
The Chancellor Philip Hammond has indicated that he is ready to soften the business rates blow after telling Conservative MPs he was “listening” to concerns.
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OpinionOpinion: Business rates may be unfair but reality is key
It is ironic that business rates have shot to the top of the news agenda at the same time Amazon has pledged to create 5,000 more UK jobs.
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NewsTrade groups slam 'outrageous' business rates plan
A 13-strong group of trade bodies have urged a government rethink on “outrageous” plans to prevent firms appealing against business rates rises.
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OpinionOpinion: Why won't ministers listen on business rates?
If ever there was a perfect example of the Government only reacting to problems when they hit critical mass, it’s the carnage caused by its inept policy on business rates.
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NewsBusiness rates hikes could mean 'death of diversity'
Hikes in business rates for swathes of retailers could lead to a “death of diversity” on Britain’s high streets, according to a trade body.
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NewsBusiness rates top reason overseas retailers shun UK
Almost three-quarters of international retailers are opting to expand outside of the UK because of the onerous business rates system, according to new research.
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NewsToday in retail: Paphitis builds business despite ‘perfect storm’
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’s eponymous retail group updated on seasonal trading today – an interesting business because of its range of interests.
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NewsRates reform not needed – Mountain Warehouse boss
Mountain Warehouse boss Mark Neale has voiced his objections to industry calls for business rates reform and said it could bring unintended consequences.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Brexit and business rates blues
Retailers have endured a perfect storm of political factors this year that have added to the challenges of doing business.
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Opinion
Opinion: Valuation Office Agency needs rates support
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) this week issued its statistical release on challenges made by businesses to their rates.
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AnalysisInfographic: Mike Coupe on making price predictions and Sir Peter Rogers blasts business rates
The week in words and numbers, November 18 2016: Mike Coupe on predicting price rises, Aldi and Lidl slow, and Sir Peter Rogers blasts business rates.
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OpinionOpinion: Action is needed on antiquated business rates
This year has been one of the most turbulent in living memory as the Government has faced a series of unprecedented challenges.
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NewsLondon alliance calls for business rates reform
A group of more than 40 organisations have joined forces with the Mayor of London to lobby for business rates reform.
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OpinionOpinion: How business rates reform is a blow for retail
I always get a feeling of déjà vu when I start to write something about business rates, and this occasion is no exception.
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NewsBig four grocers to get £173m business rates reduction on larger stores
The big four grocers will receive a £173m tax reduction on their larger stores over the next five years following the business rates revaluation.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: London retailers hit by business rates revaluation
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the revaluation of business rates causing significant increases in costs for retailers in the capital.
