All Business rates articles
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NewsResearch vindicates retailers’ warnings after ‘misdirected’ pub rate relief news
New university research backs up Bira’s claims the Government’s new pub rate plan won’t help high streets
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NewsEarly January’s shop inflation figures prompt a warning from the BRC
British Retail Consortium says inflation’s peak may well still lie ahead
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NewsLocal shops neglected by Government as rates support confined to pubs
Shops condemn Government’s decision to limit support to pubs as dismissive of their contributions to the economy
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News'It’s hard to make money!' - retailer Siva Thievanayagam on a potentially grim 2026
Nisa retailer Siva Thievanayagam says 2026 is shaping up to be one of his toughest years ever
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NewsTrade body says retail job losses highlight ‘flawed thinking’ on rate relief
A leading independent retailers association has called on the Chancellor to reconsider rate relief
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Features and analysisFed members share independent retail’s challenges with Stockport MP
Bhavna Patel is the latest Fed member to welcome her local MP to her store
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NewsBRC welcomes signs of returning shopper confidence
The British Retail Consortium has welcomed a recovery in consumer confidence
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NewsNew job figures prove shops need same business rates relief as pubs
Bira says new falling employment figures strengthen the case for equal business rates
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NewsThe Fed meets with MP Jim Shannon in County Down
Fed representatives met with Democratic Unionist MP Jim Shannon on Friday
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NewsWelsh Retail Consortium calls for business rates equality
The WRC calls for rates rethink ahead of Welsh budget
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Features and analysis'We’re going to be positive' – store boss on the decision to open a chain in tough times
Storrd’s managing director speaks to Convenience Store on the growing challenge of retailing
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NewsACS writes to Exchequer Secretary to ask for additional support for retailers
The ACS advises Government that separate rules for pubs and retail on business rates is unworkable
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NewsBira warns Scottish budget ‘falls short’ for independent retailers
Independent retailers across Scotland have been left ‘disappointed’ by the Scottish budget
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NewsIndependent retailers demand compensation after South East water crisis
Retailers out of pocket after water supplies were lost deserve compensation, Bira says
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NewsIndie retailers speak out as pubs set to get business rates rise support
Leading retailers express frustration after news that the government is expected to ease business rates increases for pubs in England
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NewsBira says Scottish retailers are facing a ‘make or break’ budget
Bira has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for business rates relief in Scotland
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NewsIndie retailers demand equal treatment on expected business rates U-turn for pubs
Bira demands equal treatment for small shops as the government is expected to announce plans to water down business rate rises for pubs
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NewsACS says local shops deserve additional support with business rates
The ACS has called on the Government to act responsibly and go further on business rates support
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NewsSmall business expert says new rates pose existential threat to retailers
Business expert issues a warning to retailers about legislative pressures due in 2026
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NewsAs business rate revaluation looms, find out how much your business is now worth
The VOA has updated the rateable values of all commercial and non-domestic properties in England and Wales