Business rates
Business rates system ‘no longer fit for purpose’ says Sainsbury’s boss
The UK’s second-largest grocery business also backed calls for a 20% cut in business rates for retail businesses.
Should we really be slagging off businesses due to rising costs?
Why business rates are higher in Portrush than in the City of London
Rebalancing your business rates from 2026
Land & Property Services outlines what companies must do for NI Reval2026
Swinney urged to rule out ‘North East tax’ in SNP manifesto
The Scottish Tories claim documents show the SNP considered increasing business rates and a windfall tax in 2022-23.
UK’s largest pubs and breweries demand immediate cut in beer duty
British beer drinkers cheering on England and Scotland pay 54p duty per pint compared with German or Spanish fans paying less than 5p, a letter says.
Business groups seek more tax reassurances as Labour targets economic growth
The manifesto confirmed Labour would cap corporation tax at 25% until the next Parliament.
Labour reveals plans to ‘breathe new life’ into high streets with reformed rates
Plans include reforming business rates and tougher laws on shoplifting.
Lib Dems commit to scrapping business rates to boost high streets
The party said business rates would be replaced with ‘a new, fairer levy’ that would be paid by the owner of the premises, rather than the tenant.
Pubs ‘raise glass’ to Chancellor’s small firms boost
Retailers and hospitality groups warn big firms in the sectors will be hit by rising rates.