Business Rates

BPF calls for business rates reform

The British Property Federation (BPF) has called on the government to set out a roadmap to annually revalue business rates…

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UK economy surges 4.8% in June

The UK economy grew by 4.8% in June as Covid-19 restrictions surrounding retail and leisure were eased across the UK,…

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Bira in talks with metro mayors to help retailers post-pandemic

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said it is involved in discussions with mayors of UK metropolitan cities to…

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One in seven UK shops still remain vacant, BRC reveals

More than one in seven shops on UK high streets, retail parks and shopping centres are currently vacant, according to…

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RSM retail head calls for ‘more flexible furlough scheme’

Jacqui Baker, head of retail at RSM, has called for a more “flexible furlough scheme” to allow retailers to “manage…

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Bira urges Sunak to extend business rates relief for full year

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is appealing to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend the 100% business rates relief in…

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Pets at Home raises guidance amid strong Q4 trading

Pets at Home has once again raised its profit forecast as the group continues to see strong trading and rising…

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Sunak to delay review of business rates until autumn

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to reveal that he will delay a final report on the review of business rates…

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Scottish retailers see business rates relief extended for 12 months

Scottish retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses will pay no rates throughout the next year, under new plans outlined by…

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Usdaw calls for ‘level playing field’ between shops and online retailers

Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) has urged the government to create a “level playing field” between high…

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