Property

Retailers left waiting for rates discounts as deadline approaches

Businesses in England were promised millions of pounds in support by the chancellor last October but, less than two weeks…

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Business rates appeals drop under ‘complicated’ system

Businesses are struggling with the new ‘check challenge appeal’ (CCA) business rates appeals system, according to rating experts at Colliers…

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Amazon ‘to launch checkout-free shops’ in London

Online retail giant Amazon has reportedly secured property to open checkout-free stores in London, making it the first openings of…

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Iceland eyeing Sainsbury’s and Asda stores

Iceland is considering a bid for the Sainsbury’s and Asda stores, which were put on the market after the Competition…

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MPs launch business rates inquiry

The Treasury Committee has launched a new inquiry into business rates to scrutinise how government policy has impacted high street…

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Online retail tax could be unlawful under EU rules, Treasury warns

The government has said taxing online giants, like Amazon, through a sales tax could be illegal under EU rules. Under…

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Man charged after digger smashes through Spar shop front

A Scottish man has been charged after a digger was driven through the shop front of a Spar convenience store…

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Sports Direct saves House of Fraser Intu stores

Four House of Fraser stores in Intu shopping centres have been saved from closure, avoiding the loss of more than…

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Retail job losses to increase by 27,000, analysis suggests

Online retailers are having a “profound effect” on the commercial property market as the value in retail property is set…

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HMV ‘denied’ £3.35m tax lifeline before administration

Beleaguered music and film retailer, HMV, who officially fell into administration during the festive period, was denied a £3.35m government…

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