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Government announces support package that backs British pubs
The Chancellor is backing British pubs with a major support package, as the government recognises the challenges facing the industry and the vital role they play in building strong local communities From: HM Treasury Published 27 January 2026 Government backs British pubs with a major package of support on business rates and licensing reform, recognising the challenges they face and important role they play in local communities. Pubs will get a 15% cut to new business rates
Jan 28
Valuation Office Agency scrapped in government drive to slash inefficiencies
Reforms to cut red tape, make savings, and improve businesses’ experience of the tax system have been set out today (28 April 2025) by...
Apr 28, 2025
Autumn Budget 2024and Business Rates
Published by Evans & Payne LLP : 31 October 2024 In the latest Autumn Budget statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced some changes...
Oct 31, 2024
The King's Speech July 2024and Business Rates
Despite some 40 planned reforms in the King’s speech there was no mention of Business Rates.The Labour Government promised to raise...
Aug 8, 2024
Government issued Guidance relating to the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality relief granted for 2024/25
On the 15th December 2023 the Government issued Guidance relating to the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality relief granted for 2024/25...
Dec 15, 2023
Autumn Statement 2023 business rates measures
As part of the Autumn Statement on 22nd November 2023 the Government announced several support packages for Businesses. Retail, Leisure...
Nov 22, 2023
Valuation Office publishes New Rateable Values for 2023 Revaluation
Values for 2023 Revaluation
Nov 21, 2022
Business Rates Review - Consultation Conclusion
Dated 17 Nov 2021 - Evans & Payne LLP • Business Rates will continue and not be abolished, however there will be some changes. •...
Nov 17, 2021
Business Rates Update - Autumn 2021 Budget
• Business Rates will be frozen for a second year, from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2023, the multiplier will remain the same as...
Nov 15, 2021
Covid business support fund worth £1.5 billion has not paid out a penny since launch six months ago
Covid funding package announced by Government six months ago blocked by parliamentary procedure By Steve Houghton - 11 Oct 2021 - Wales...
Oct 12, 2021
Business rates relief boosted with new £1.5 billion pot
From: HM Treasury Published : 25 March 2021 Business ratepayers adversely affected by COVID-19 are to get a £1.5 billion discount on...
Mar 26, 2021
Rishi Sunak to extend business rates relief and furlough
City A.M. Friday 19 February 2021 7:26 am by James Warrington Rishi Sunak is set to extend business rates relief and the furlough scheme...
Feb 23, 2021
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