Review of Business Rates System (England)

The interim report published by Government in relation to the Business Rates Fundamental Review here.

This is really little more than a summary of responses made during consultation, to which MUA contributed. The full review was due last year, but delayed because of Covid-19. It was then further delayed to October 2021 during the Chancellor’s March 2021 Budget. This will give him further visibility on how Covid-19 plays out, probably regarded as essential within Government as Rates contribute about £30bn to income normally, but currently reduced to around £20bn after already announced Covid reliefs.