All Business rates articles – Page 5
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Town centre vacancy rates hit four-year high in April
Town centre vacancy rates in the UK increased to a four-year high of 10.2% in April, according to new figures.
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Government dismisses MPs' calls for business rates alternatives
The government has dismissed MPs’ recommendations to consider alternative revenue sources to business rates, such as an online sales tax, claiming the burden of rates does not fall unfairly on retailers.
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Scotmid announces 11% rise in annual trading profit
Scotmid Co-operative has announced an 11% increase in trading profit to £5.3m for the year ending 28 January, driven by strong sales in its food business.
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Food sales strengthen in March, says ONS
Food store sales increased by 0.7% in value in March 2019 compared with the previous month, as total retail sales increased by 1.2% in value, according to official new data.
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Dear Jac
A poor rating
Quite a few retailers have had ongoing issues with Cardtronics over their ATMs being charged business rates, but this one was different.
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Food sales decline at fastest rate since December 2016
The quantity of sales in food stores in February dropped by -1.5%, the strongest decline since December 2016, according to official new data.
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MPs call on ministers to urgently assess high street taxes
A group of MPs has called on the government to “level the playing field” for high street retailers by cutting business rates and raising taxes on online retailers.
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High street footfall declines in January as vacancy rates rise
Footfall on the UK’s high streets fell by -0.7% in January, coinciding with the highest vacancy rates since July 2016, according to the latest BRC/ Springboard figures.
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Features and analysis
Cash in on rate relief
Retailers with eligible sites can expect to receive a discount on their next rates bill. C-Store outlines the detail and potential obstacles ahead.
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MPs launch wide-ranging business rates inquiry
MPs have launched a wide-ranging review into business rates, examining a number of areas including firms’ ability to pay rates and potential alternatives to property-based business taxes.
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Off licence chain Oddbins goes into administration
Off-licence chain Oddbins has gone into administration for the second time in a decade, following a decline in consumer spending, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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Features and analysis
C-Store Champions: Prepared for anything
Our C-Store Champions are readying themselves for whatever 2019 may throw at them with plans to improve ranges and control costs
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Small business fears amid potential no-deal Brexit
Confidence among small businesses has plummeted as the prospect of a no-deal Brexit becomes “real and imminent”, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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Dear Jac
Who do you pay your business rates to? I expect you know
And you would certainly expect a ‘professional’ to know the answer…
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Cash payments fall 29% over the last 10 years, says report
Cash payments have dropped from 63% of all payments to 34% over the last 10 years, but approximately eight million people (17%) say cash is an economic necessity, according to a new report suggesting the UK is not ready to go cashless.
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C-Store Champions: Rolling with the punches
Our C-Store Champions have seen their share of challenges in 2018, but their tenacity and ability to adapt have kept them on track.
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Scottish government caps rise in business rates
The Scottish government has capped a rise in business rates at a below-inflation level of 2.1%.
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Features and analysis
Future in your hands
The future political landscape may appear beyond everyone’s control, but c-stores can play a part in defining their fortunes over the coming year and capitalise on demand for convenience. Industry commentators and retailers forecast what’s in store for 2019.
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ATM ram-raids rising by 22% each year, report reveals
The frequency of ATM ram-raids has increased by an average of 22% each year since 2014, according to a new report from Cardtronics UK.
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Government publishes details of rate relief announced in Budget
The government has published details of how business rates discounts announced in October’s Budget will be allocated.