The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is implementing the 2023 business rates revaluation under the Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023, which has significantly impacted retail, hospitality, leisure and sporting facilities. The government is considering relief measures and impact assessments following concerns about adverse effects on these sectors, with further reforms outlined in the Autumn Budget 2025.
In response to: Removal of eligibility of private schools for business rates charitable relief
From 1 April 2025, in England, private schools that are charities will no longer be eligible for business rates charitable relief. This note sets out further information of the impact of the policy.
A calculator which sets out the adjustment to top-ups and tariffs resulting from the 2023 revaluation and central list transfers.
A calculator which sets out the adjustment to top-ups and tariffs resulting from the 2023 revaluation and central list transfers.
This factsheet provides further background information on the business rates measure within the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill.
This factsheet provides further background information on the measures within the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No.2) Bill.
In response to: Business Rates Review: terms of reference
This document sets out the terms of reference for HM Treasury's fundamental review of the business rates system.
Recommendations of Parliamentary inquiry into the impact of business rates on business considered by government
This document sets out the government’s interim assessment of the impact of the reforms to the business rates appeals system introduced in 2017.
This paper states the government response on pre-legislative scrutiny and compensation in regards to the Rating and Council Tax Bill.
Adjusted tariff and top-up calculator.
Business rates revaluation calculator.