Among the development measures the Chancellor announced in the March Budget were eight new freeports in England. These are due to enter operation in late 2021, with each freeport including a defined tax site within…
Shaping the future for business rates
A comprehensive review of business rates is underway in England. The government recently published an interim report, with the final report delayed until autumn. One definite change coming is the closing of a loophole that…
The Spring 2021 Budget – still some surprises
A quiet turning of the tax screw. Just before the Budget arrived on 3 March, it seemed as if the Chancellor would have nothing to say that was not already public knowledge. However, while some…
Update on Covid-19 support for businesses
More support is available to help businesses in this latest lockdown, expected to last until at least 8 March. Keep up to date with, and claim, any support that your business is entitled to so…
Update on new measures for Covid business support
Admittedly, this is coming to you a little later than planned, but hopefully, this blog will provide some useful insight into the measures introduced following the announcement on January 5th of the current national lockdown…
What Now, Autumn Budget?
So, the Autumn Budget has been pushed into spring 2021, with tax rises on the cards. What should we expect in the Spring Budget? With intense speculation around tax rises to pay for the raft…
Business rates review back on the table
The government committed to undertake a fundamental review of business rates in England at the Spring Budget. It has now issued a call for evidence, with views on reliefs and the ‘multiplier sort’ by 18…