19 June 2017
Can I reduce my company's current Business Rates liability?
Business rates represent a significant cost to ratepayers of commercial property across the UK, which have been exacerbated by the recent Rating Revaluation which came into effect on the 1 April 2017. The Revaluation, which was postponed by the Government for two years in order to provide greater ‘stability' for businesses, has seen some of the largest, most redistributive changes to the system in recent times.
Ratepayers have also been presented with a new three-stage appeals system known as ‘Check, Challenge, Appeal' (CCA) to coincide with the introducing of the new Rating list. The process has been fraught with challenges, not least because it fundamentally changes the approach taken to the investigation of rateable value and places much greater responsibility on the ratepayer.
Given the complexity and level of uncertainty surrounding the rating system it is imperative for ratepayers to ensure that they receive advice from consultants with the knowledge and expertise of the rating system and physical resource to meet demanding timescales. BPIF Associate Member LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON's market leading business rates team, who have extensive experience in representing clients within the printing industry, can advise on all aspects of business rates including the impact of the new CCA process, bill verification and securing exemptions and reliefs.
Please contact Mark Clapham on 0121 237 2373 (e-mail [email protected]) should you require clarification of the impact of the Rating Revaluation on your business and advice on how LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON can verify and protect your financial interests (not forgetting to mention that you are a BPIF member!).
Pay Review Data, Wage Benchmarking and Cost of Living – FEB 2024 UPDATE
14 February 2024
We have collated data from multiple sources that should be useful for BPIF members that are approaching internal pay reviews, and/or are having a closer look at their pay and benefits structure. The datafile, first published in February 2023, has been updated with the latest available data - and additional content on factors exerting pressure on pay settlements in 2024.
Slight recovery of output and orders falls short of expectations in Q4 - confidence concerns mount in 2024
22 February 2024
Performance in the UK's printing and printed packaging industry did improve in Q4, as far as output and orders are concerned. However, it didn't come close to what would historically be considered the seasonal norm, nor quite match the subdued expectations for Q4.
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