All Business rates articles
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Features and analysis
Daniel Wilson talks rising costs and £50,000 food waste savings
The One Stop franchisee reviews his 19-strong convenience estate and reveals plans to future proof the business
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Features and analysis
ACS calls on Jeremy Hunt for support with costs ahead of Budget
The trade body has highlighted local shops’ need for stability
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Features and analysis
SGF warns deluge of regulations could kill many Scottish retailers
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation claimed governments were failing retailers
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Features and analysis
Autumn Statement business rates extensions welcomed by retail sector
The retail sector welcomed the extension of business rates support
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Features and analysis
Business rates support is crucial for the future of Britain’s high streets
Retail, hospitality and leisure organisations have called on the Chancellor to continue business rates support
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Features and analysis
Traditional retail jobs have declined by over a quarter since 2010
GMB claims that the figures raise questions over the future of the highstreet
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Features and analysis
BPF calls for empty rates relief extension
The British Property Federation (BPF) has urged the Government to extend the period of business rates relief for empty properties, following a new analysis into shop vacancies.
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Features and analysis
Government called on to extend business rates support
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the government to extend the 75% business rates relief discount for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors
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Dear Jac
Changes to business rates appeals process approaching
Retailers have been warned to be mindful of potential changes to their obligations when it comes to business rates
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Features and analysis
Welsh Retail Action Plan lacks assurances for small retailers, claims the Fed
The Fed says that the root causes of the rise in abuse against retail workers needs to be addressed
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Features and analysis
Legislation to reform business rates has First Reading
The new legislation aims to improve the accuracy of business rates bills for local shops
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Features and analysis
SGF launches online tool to help retailers calculate Business Rates
The tool will help convenience retailers plan for the coming financial year
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Dear Jac
Beware ‘cowboys’ offering business rates discounts
Retailers have been warned to be skeptical about “too good to be true” claims about business rates
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Features and analysis
Scottish government urged to match England’s retail business rates
Retailers have called on the Scottish government to introduce business rates relief similar to that in England
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Dear Jac
New business rates scams targeting retailers
Retailers have been warned to be careful of scam artists claiming to help with business rates
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Features and analysis
Government disappoints on energy bill support in Autumn Statement
Business rates support praised but lack of energy bill help in the Autumn Statement causes concern amongst retailers
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Features and analysis
Convenience stores play ‘crucial role’ in levelling up agenda
Key figures discussed the importance of the sector at The ACS’s Heart of The Community conference
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Features and analysis
ACS highlights need for a cap on energy costs as retailers near crisis point
The Association of Convenience Stores told Radio 5 Live c-stores are facing an acute emergency
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Features and analysis
ACS calls for transitional relief ahead of business rates revaluations
The ACS has made recommendations ahead of the 2023 business rates revaluation
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Advice Guide
What Business Rates support is available to me?
Business rates are a major expense for retailers. Are you making best use of the support available?