Pankaj Raichura was issued with the fine after a Bath and North East Somerset council officer found cardboard boxes outside his newsagents before 5am. more»

As company owners across England and Wales grapple with the growing property tax burden, new research has revealed a sudden spike in bailiff enforcement against unpaid business rates. more»

Fuelling claims that the tax system is criminalising struggling owners unnecessarily, business rates advisory firm CVS discovered that one in eight owners received a summons to appear in front of a magistrate court last tax year. more»

Primary Authority changes will allow company owners to choose to work with a single local authority as opposed to several, benefitting thousands of businesses. more»

Small businesses have called on the government to confirm that local councils' IT systems are up to date, as three major software providers reach the government's 21 August business rates deadline. more»

Local Enterprise Partnerships are threatening to become old boys? clubs? that fail to engage effectively with the small business owners they represent, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned. more»

The government has enforced a deadline to ensure the 124m rate relief fund is swiftly allocated to vulnerable firms facing the biggest increase in business rates. more»

The government's plan to tackle poor air quality by banning petrol and diesel cars from Britain's roads in 2040 lacks detail and assurances for small businesses, a key industry body has warned. more»

The Federation of Small Businesses has urged government to provide immediate financial support for traders facing tough business rates increases, as local authorities continue to delay distribution of discretionary rate relief. more»

New notes and coins are being introduced to improve durability as well as security. They are more resistant to water, dirt and tearing, and crucially they include more sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measures. more»