As the Federation of Small Businesses launches a new campaign to protect small high street shops, one cafe owner reveals how a business rates hike has threatened the survival of their business. more»
A business rates freeze, better parking infrastructure and access to cash are vital elements of a thriving high street and must immediately be addressed by policy makers, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. more»
Over 81,000 business premises were visited by bailiffs last year over unpaid business rates, an investigation has revealed. more»
England’s high streets and town centres could see business rates increase by almost £759m next year, according to ratings experts. more»
Rising employment costs, spiralling business rates and high inflation are putting Britain’s independent retailers out of business. more»
For independent traders in London’s East End, it’s business as usual. Same rent increases, same business rates hikes, same feeling of abandonment by policy makers. But they aren't going down without a fight. more»
Doomed House of Fraser stores in England were denied almost £1m in business rates relief over the last year, analysis of government data has found. more»
New legislation to repeal so-called “staircase tax” has been announced by the government, with a promise of backdated payments to affected business owners. more»
Chancellor Philip Hammond used the Spring Statement to confirm the next business rates revaluation will take place in 2021, a year earlier than planned. more»
The UK’s hospitality industry has demanded government action to support high street restaurants left reeling from a series of “body blows”. more»
