All Business rates articles – Page 9
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NewsTrade bodies slam "unjust" business rates proposals
A coalition of trade bodies has urged the government to abandon “unjust” changes to the business rates appeals system that could leave businesses over-paying tax by 10% or more for several years.
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NewsMPs raise concerns over business rates
An influential committee of MPs has warned that local councils are not using existing discretionary rate relief powers.
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NewsACS calls for business rates discount extension
The ACS is calling on the Government to extend business rate discount for small businesses.
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NewsBusiness rates to be determined by local authorities
Powers to set business rates will be devolved to local authorities, Chancellor George Osborne announced today.
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Reforming business rates
The ACS has put forward its proposals for making business rates for small stores fairer, writes James Lowman.
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NewsACS sets out business rates reform plan
The Association of Convenience Stores’ recommendations to government on business rates reform include reducing the revaluation period to every three years and exempting the smallest properties.
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NewsGovernment announces shake up of business rates appeals
The government has vowed to reform the business rates appeals system ahead of the 2017 revaluation.
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NewsGovernment launches review of business rates
The government has launched a fundamental review of business rates so the system “better reflects changes in the value of property”.
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NewsMinister calls for business rates ideas from retailers
The minister responsible for business rates has urged the retail industry to get involved in determining “the future of business rates”.
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NewsC-store retailers demand business rates reform
Convenience store retailers from across the UK gathered in Westminster yesterday to call on ministers to reform the business rates system.
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News80% of MPs think business rates need fundamental reform
Eight in 10 MPs believe the current business rates system is “not fit for purpose and in need of fundamental reform”, according to new research by the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsGovernment launches discussion paper on business rates
Retailers have an opportunity to have their say on business rates.
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NewsMPs call for fundamental reform of business rates
An influential group of MPs has called for a wholesale review of business rates to examine whether retail taxes should be based on sales rather than property value.
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NewsBRC proposes business rates system based on energy usage
The British Retail Consortium has proposed replacing the current business rates system with a tax based on energy rather than property.
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NewsMajority of Northern Ireland councils freeze business rates
Fifteen out of 26 local councils in Northern Ireland have announced they will not be increasing business rates for 2014/15.
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NewsOsborne announces 2% cap on business rates
Business rate rises will be capped at 2% from April 2014 and premises with up to £50,000 rateable value will get a £1,000 discount, the chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement today.
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NewsACS delivers business rates reform plan to Chancellor
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has set out a business rates reform plan to Chancellor George Osborne ahead of the Autumn Statement early next month.
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NewsGovernment defends delay to business rates revaluation
The government has defended its decision to delay a revaluation of business rates from 2013 to 2015.
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NewsChancellor urged to take action as business rates to rise 3.2%
The Chancellor is under pressure to take immediate action to reform business rates as retailers brace themselves for a 3.2% rate rise in April 2014.
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NewsStores affected by landslide get business rates reduction
Stores in Rothbury, Northumberland, are to have their business rates reduced by 10% because of a landslide that affected trade.