Feb 15, 2018Business rates appeals plummet as companies struggle to navigate new systemThe number of appeals to business rates made since a new system came in last year has crashed more than 99pc as companies struggle to...
Jan 28, 2018Business rates hardship fund proves 'false hope' after more than £70m delayedA relief fund worth £300m set up by Philip Hammond, the Chancellor, to support small firms struggling under the weight of business rates...
Nov 23, 2017Budget 2017: Business rates to be pegged to CPI from 2018A planned cut to business rate rises in England has been brought forward by two years to 2018 by the chancellor. From April, rates will...
Aug 7, 2017Government faces embarrassment over 'unworkable' business rates appeals systemThe Valuation Office Agency is facing potential embarrassment over the new system for appealing business rates decisions, as its own...
Feb 28, 2017Can't pay, won't pay - business buckles under the rates burden as 1 in every 8 business haulThursday, March 2, 2017 Our recent investigation has found that nearly 200,000 businesses across England and Wales were hauled before a...