Business Rates

Worst Christmas for retail in a decade, says the BRC

The retail sector has seen its worst Christmas performance in 10 years, despite a number of businesses reporting positive trading…

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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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Carnage on the shop floor

The pressure on the retail sector has been a consistent staple for investors since the end of the financial crisis,…

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MPs launch inquiry into business rates

The Treasury select committee has launched an inquiry into business rates as part of the Housing, Communities and Local Government…

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Mike Ashley’s Flannels given £125k rates relief despite £65m turnover

Mike Ashley’s high end fashion chain Flannels has been handed £125,000 in business rates “help” by a local council amid…

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Retailers could lose out on £496m refund as ATM ruling is appealed

In November, the Court of Appeal ruled that ATMs inside and outside of stores should not be assessed for business…

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Why are retail spaces shrinking across England and Wales?

Across the UK, retailers are struggling to survive. This is down to several factors: years of austerity and low wage…

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Government clarifies details of new business rates relief

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published guidance on the details of how business rates discounts…

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Retail sales warm in November

Retail sales growth picked up in the year to November after growth largely stalled in October, according to figures from…

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Could rethinking returns help rescue the high street?

It’s a sad fact, but the traditional British high street is suffering more than ever before. With more than 24,000…

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