Business Rates In England And Wales

UKHospitality makes fresh call to freeze business rates amid warning of £220m bill rise

21-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

UKHospitality has made a fresh plea for the Chancellor to freeze business rates, amid warnings a hike in bills could dent investment and leave many small firms ‘on the brink’.

Business rate appeal block could cost small businesses £700m

21-Nov-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Government's plan to stop businesses appealing against incorrect business rates calculations could cost small businesses more than £700m, hospitality, retail and SME lobby groups have warned. 

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How hospitality can prepare for the next business rates assessment

19-Sep-2016 By Richard Wackett

Ahead of the next revaluation of business rates in April next year Richard Wackett, a partner at Montagu Evans, addresses hospitality operator's potential concerns. 

What does the Autumn Statement mean for hospitality?

25-Nov-2015 By Sophie Witts

The Autumn Statement brought good news for the hospitality sector with a slashing of business rates, but failed to mention a cut in tourism VAT.

Recession creates business rates windfall for independent hotels

12-Jul-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Many independent hotel owners could be in line for rebates on their business rates bills worth tens of thousands of pounds due to the impact of the recession, according to business rates specialist CVS.

La Tasca and Soho House appoint CVS to carry out business rates appeals ahead of huge hikes

09-Dec-2011 By Luke Nicholls

With plans for a significant increase in business rates as of April 2012, business rates specialists CVS is seeing an increasing demand for its services.

Business rate appeals costing hotels 13m a year

08-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Delays in processing business rate appeals are costing hotels in England over £13m per year, according to new research from business rate specialists CVS.

Ask the Experts: How can I save money on my business rates?

13-Dec-2010

Chris Barker, Senior Rating Consultant at business rates specialists CVS, explains what hospitality businesses can do to reduce the amount they pay in business rates.