All Business rates articles – Page 16
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NewsGovernment launches 'most wide-ranging business rates review in a generation'
The Government has launched a review into business rates that it is labelling the “most wide-ranging review in a generation”.
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NewsRetailers could lose out on five years' worth of business rate refunds
Retailers could lose out on five years’ worth of refunds on their business rates because they are unaware of a “scandalous” appeals deadline.
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NewsHammerson boss tells Chancellor business rates 'no longer fit for purpose'
Hammerson chief executive David Atkins has written to the Chancellor to argue the business rates system is “no longer fit for purpose”.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Tesco and business rates
Retail news round-up on February 17, 2015: Amazon shoppers hit by website outages, Tesco pays £20,000 community fund, Hammerson calls for fairer business rates and more.
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OpinionComment: Business rates are scaring off overseas retailers
The UK’s outdated business rates system is scaring off overseas retailers and we are losing much needed investment as a result.
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NewsSupermarkets to challenge business rates on cash machines
Supermarkets are fighting back against local authorities that are making them shell out around £200m in business rates on in-store cash machines.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Tesco and 2015 prospects
Retail news round-up on January 2, 2015: Retailers to meet with government over ‘fiscally neutral’ rates review, Tesco remuneration committee head Stuart Chambers steps down, Retailers hopeful of a good 2015
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos, business rates, Boxing Day Sales and more
Retail news round-up on December 29, 2014: Tesco tests discount format; Asos hit by technical glitch; Big Four supermarkets to be hit by business rates; Nearly £3bn spent in Boxing Day Sales, and more.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday, Walgreens, Tesco, and business rates
Retail news round-up on December 11, 2014: Black Friday biggest shopping day, Walgreens boss to retire, business rates thrown into question, and more.
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OpinionComment: How will Osborne’s business rates review impact retailers?
The Chancellor’s business rates announcement could be an easy way of appearing to be addressing the issue without actually having to do anything.
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AnalysisMayfield, Cheshire and King among retailers to respond to rates review
Reaction from the industry to the planned review into business rates, including from John Lewis Partnership boss Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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NewsChancellor confirms business rates review as 2% cap extended
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that there will be a review into the structure of business rates and has extended the 2% cap.
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NewsGeorge Osborne to unveil business rates review in Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne is set to reveal an overhaul of business rates later today following a prolonged campaign against the tax.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on rates, Tesco, food prices and Amazon
Retail news round-up on December 3, 2014: Chancellor to review business rates; Tesco director to resign; Food prices down; Amazon boss on failure
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Tesco, Amazon and business rates
Retail news round-up on November 24, 2014: Aldi UK leadership pair part company, Tesco cuts ad spend, Amazon plans new video service, business rates reform urged
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NewsBritish Property Federation calls for overhaul of business rates
The British Property Federation (BPF) had urged the government to reform the business rates system ahead of the Autumn Statement.
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OpinionComment: Government has treated the high street as a cash cow for too long
Shop vacancy rates have increased for the first time in almost two years, but Government must stop treating the high street as a cash cow.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Business Rates and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on November 4, 2014: Surge in business rates bill likely; John Lewis launches largest-ever cuddly toys range for Christmas.
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NewsGovernment confirms business rates revaluation date
The Government has said that business rates assessments from 2017 onwards will be based on a property’s rental value on April 1, 2015.