The issue of business rates has proven controversial in recent months, with bodies such as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) repeatedly pushing for the government to find a solution which works best for small businesses. However, while the government has... Read More
Recently the prime minister hinted that business rates reform may be on the way as the momentum for change gathers momentum. Last week Lambert Smith Hampton responded to this by publishing a set of proposals that it would like to see included in any future... Read More
In his Autumn Statement, the Chancellor extended business rates relief to small businesses and yesterday it was announced that businesses hit by the UK floods will be eligible for rates relief for a period of three months. While these moves are welcome, many... Read More
An Irish city has declared itself “open for business” by setting the lowest commercial rate in the country's history. The landmark 15.8 per cent reduction in commercial rates now makes Limerick the cheapest place in Ireland to own and manage retail... Read More
