With 2016 under way, the serious threat of a slowing global economy will give the UK a "Cocktail" of serious threats, Chancellor George Osborne will warn. In a report by the BBC, it said that Mr. Osborne told them the economy was far from "mission... Read More
As widely anticipated the Chancellor used his Autumn Statement to confirm a review of business rates administration, following repeated calls from business and property groups to take action. The British Property Federation (BPF) recently published a... Read More
It appears that this year’s statement will see the prayers of small businesses answered as the Chancellor intends to deliver a package of funding plans designed to aid SMEs. George Osborne is expected to announce the extension of a number of policies... Read More
Several points from the Autumn Statement have proven fairly controversial, with the issue of business rates being the key sticking point for many experts within the retail industry. Although Chancellor George Osborne capped rates increases at 2 per... Read More
In last week’s Autumn Statement the Chancellor George Osborne announced all newly built commercial property completed between October of next year and September 2016 will be exempt from empty property rates for 18 months. It is hoped this move will give... Read More
UK businesses and motorists were given a piece of good news yesterday, as Chancellor George Osborne announced the scrapping of a proposed fuel duty rise as part of his Autumn Statement. The hike in price was due to come into effect in January, and would have... Read More
According to research conducted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), many shoppers are still keeping a tight leash on their spending, even with retail commercial properties offering early sales.... Read More
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne’s Autumn Statement offers little short term cheer for the economy as a whole.... Read More