As the credit crunch bites and we all feel the pinch, the relentless rise in business rates is crippling small businesses. So, can anything be done to ease the financial burden? more >>
Changes to regulations which apply from 6 April
28 February 2008
To save you time and money, a number of key government departments issue all their changes in regulations for business twice a year, on 6 April and 1 October. These are called common commencement dates (CCDs). Read on to find out about the changes coming into force on 6 April 2008.
Changes to business rates liability for empty properties
30 January 2008
The Government has decided to reform the way business rates are charged as an incentive to bring empty commercial buildings back into use. From 01 April 2008, the law will change to reduce dramatically the amount of relief given against business rates on empty commercial and industrial buildings. more >>
