Business rates4 days agoCharity concerned by business rate hike plansAndrea McCombie says changes in the Budget have already made things "really difficult" for charities.4 days agoBerkshire10 Jan 2025Human error behind early council tax paymentsDirect debits for council tax and business rates were taken on 27 December rather than on 2 January.10 Jan 2025Sussex2 Jan 2025'Shutting up shop feels like a bereavement'Mum-of-three Danielle Cooper says high costs and mounting debt forced her to quit the high street.2 Jan 2025North Yorkshire30 Dec 2024'I pay 10 times more in business rates than M&S'Shop owners in Aberystwyth say business rates in the town are too high and call for re-evaluation. 30 Dec 2024Wales14 Nov 2024'Cutting rates relief will cost us thousands'Hospitality venues are concerned about the impact of business rates relief being reduced from April.14 Nov 202412 Nov 2024Businesses 'beyond crisis point' over budgetSeveral business organisations in Northern Ireland have written to Stormont ministers calling for support with their rates bill.12 Nov 2024Northern Ireland12 Nov 2024Wales childcare provider business rates scrappedRegistered childcare providers in Wales won't have to pay business rates, says the Welsh government.12 Nov 2024Wales30 Oct 2024Norfolk small businesses 'nervous' about BudgetSmall business owners in Norfolk give their views ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget.30 Oct 202428 Oct 2024Pub landlord fears Budget may cost him £24K a yearThe new Labour government is expected to announce spending cuts and tax rises in Wednesday's Budget.28 Oct 2024England