Podcasts about business rates

In this week's blog, Helen Gelsthorpe BSc MSc MRICS, Associate Director at Avison Young UK Ltd, writes about upcoming changes to the business rates system.

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In this episode, we explore business rates and consider plant & machinery rating with David McCausland, Head of Rating at Farebrother Chartered Surveyors, and Martyn Lyons, Independent Director at the Tank Storage Association

Have you ever wondered how business rates are calculated? Join us as we uncover the mysteries of business rates. We'll share a comprehensive guide on how businesses can navigate the complexities of business rates, a crucial cost consideration for any growing company. Learn practical tips and strategies for managing your business's financial health, ensuring you remain competitive and profitable in these uncertain times. ⭐ Rate, Review & Share this episode with fellow business owners, and let's grow together! ⭐ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get Expert Advice Straight to Your Inbox: https://www.profitcashgrowth.com/subscribe   VALUABLE RESOURCES Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook ABOUT THE HOST: Claire Hancott through Profit Cash Growth helps 6 & 7 figure business owners to increase their profit, improve their cashflow and grow their business using their numbers. As a finance director & chartered management accountant, Claire has nearly 20 years' experience in finance and running businesses of her own. This gives her a unique insight into the information and support business owners need to grow a financially successful business. Claire passionately believes that every business should be run by the numbers because the numbers in your business are telling you a story about what is and isn't working and where your opportunities lie. Claire's mission is to provide insightful management accounts, reports and advice to business owners and support them to make smarter decisions.    *The content of this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

#175Have you thought about investing in UK commercial property instead of or as well as residential? Jerry Alexander is the host of the brilliant Commercial Property Investor Podcast, so he is the perfect person to answer all your questions on this underrated sector of UK property investing.Along the way you'll hear about the differences and similarities between the two sectors and how you might get started as an expat commercial investor in UK property.During the show, you will learn about:Active versus passive involvement.Different tiers of commercial property accessibilityThe importance of underlying demand The importance of concentrating on one area.Starting with smaller investments or strategies to raise initial capital.Institutional investors, like pension funds, are increasingly interested in CMOs.Importance of understanding both visible and invisible market trends.Rent Adjustment Impact: Increasing rent or changing tenant agreements can significantly impact the property's value.Starting Simple: Start with vanilla properties to learn the market and establish relationships with reliable commercial agents.Leveraging capital allowances can reduce tax burdens on the investment portfolio.Dilapidations Clauses, which can reduce the effective price of a property by up to 30%.Urban Planning & Development.Long-term changes in shopping habits and retail space usage.Impact of Business Rates on the viability of retail spaces.Charity shops filling spaces previously occupied by high-end retailers.How Commercial Multiple Occupancy (CMO) increases potential tenant pool and cash flow.Flex spaces: buildings with flexible lease terms and adaptable unit sizes.Short-term, 12-month licenses allowing easier adjustments for tenants in terms of space size and lease extension.Commission Structure for Commercial AgentsUseful Data Sources: Office for National Statistics, CoStar, Nimbus, and Property Data platforms. Deciding whether to find a customer first or a building first.Licenses vs. LeasesMarket Research & Selecting Areas for InvestmentIdentifying OpportunitiesPractical Advice for Remote InvestorsWe help time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. Schedule a callLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you're struggling with in UK propertyDetails of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (first Saturday of each month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (first Wednesday of each month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity (first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am)

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Welcome to Episode 20 of Season 2.Business Rates Breakthrough & Just Say No To Bullies In this episode we talk about guests demanding a refund because we prevented them from being burnt in their beds, we give some tips on saving money through business rates, Caroline gets back from testing hot tubs and drinking gin and we implement a new complaints policy. We hope you enjoy the episode. We are looking to take the podcast on tour! So if you are a host and you don't mind giving us a bed for the night at your #holidaylet or #servicedapartment so that we can come and meet you and chat to you on the pod then please do reach out to us with a DM on instagram @secretservicedpodcast#property #podcast #vacationrentals #airbnbhosts #hospitality @hearnholdings ABOUT THE SHOW Dive deep into the heartbeat of the hospitality world with Mark Winship and Caroline Winship, your hosts and the power couple behind a burgeoning empire of hotels, serviced apartments, and vacation rentals. Witness the real story, unscripted and uncensored, as they unveil the daily hustle, the surprises, and the passion that fuels their ventures. From nerve-wracking live reactions to fresh guest reviews in Review Roulette to the enlightening At Your Serviced chats with fellow vacation rental magnates, every episode promises a rollercoaster of emotions and insights. Laugh, cry, and learn with us- This is not just another property podcast! This is a candid and entertaining insight into the world of serviced accommodation, holiday-lets, vacation rentals, aparthotels, and property investment. Hit subscribe and join the journey where the secrets of hospitality come to life! GETTING IN TOUCHPlease like/follow/subscribe to the podcast wherever you are listening!You can follow what we are up to over on Instagram @secretservicedpodcast Send us a voice note or a DM on Instagram @secretservicedpodcast for your chance to appear on the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenmare businessman John Daly spoke to Jerry about a meeting he organised with other businesses about the recent rates' revaluation which has seen some businesses in Kenmare having their rates tripled.

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In this week's podcast, we take a look at charitable business rates relief and the recent London LB Merton v Nuffield Health [2023] UKSC 18 case. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/property-elite/message

BUSINESS: Rates on hold; tightening still likely | November 17, 2023Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us:Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebookInstagram - https://tmt.ph/instagramTwitter - https://tmt.ph/twitterDailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts:Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotifyApple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcastsAmazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusicDeezer: https://tmt.ph/deezerStitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein #TheManilaTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm joined by Simon Green, the Head of Business Rates at Gerald Eve to discuss the complex world of business rates and the changes that have occurred since the recent revaluation. We talk about impact of the revaluation on different sectors, the tax take on business rates, and the direction of future changes in the system, and shine a light on the proposed rating bill and its implications, including the duty to inform and the potential changes to empty rate relief and material change of circumstances.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The total tax take on business rates in the UK is around £25 billion, making it a significant source of government revenue. The recent revaluation of commercial properties resulted in an overall increase in rateable values, with industrial properties experiencing the highest growth in most areas. The government is considering changes to the rating system, including a move to a three-yearly revaluation cycle and the introduction of a duty to inform or notify the Valuation Office Agency of any changes to properties. There are concerns about the proposed changes to material change of circumstances, which may prevent ratepayers from reflecting government actions or regulations in their appeals. BEST MOMENTS "The total tax rate's around £25 billion, so it's a considerable tax income for the government." "The government's currently consulting on ways to perhaps try and reduce [empty rates], which has some fairly big implications for developers." "The principle of empty rates is perhaps the part that really needs more review."  "The current multiplier of the UBR rate is considered too high at just over 50p. So there's a call to reduce that." "The freeze continues or at the very least the multiplier is increased by a figure lower than inflation because the government has a cap of the inflation figure."  VALUABLE RESOURCES If you want to learn more about investing in Commercial Property why not consider joining the CPI-Network of commercial property investors, who are working, learning and supporting each other on the Get in The Swim Membership https://commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/get-in-the-swim/ Gerald Eve - https://www.geraldeve.com/services/business-rates/Property Investing, Commercial Real Estate, Strategies, CMO, Lease, Licence Agreement, Cashflow, Vacancy rates, Agents, Best Commercial property podcast, how to buy, Valuations, ROI, residential, assets, Flexspace, office space, How to get started: https://www.commercialpropertyinvestor.co.uk/

Nick & Sean discuss business rates this week and how they feel the system is outdated and in need of an overhaul.  They also discuss how everything impacts everything else, so taxes can't be looked at in isolation from the rest of business and life.Follow Nick:hopforward.beer | LinkedIn | Twitter | InstagramFollow Sean:LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

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The latest episode of On the Case focuses on the Supreme Court decision in Nuffield Health v Merton London Borough Council [2023] UKSC 18; [2023] PLSCS 94 – a dispute involving gym premises and charitable relief from non-domestic rates. Jess Harrold is joined by Jessica Hopewell and Edward Gardner, both senior associates at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, to explain how the charitable relief works, and outline the dispute between the parties over the particular gym property. Hopewell and Gardner sum up the Supreme Court analysis of this important area of law, and the significance of a decision that will be welcomed by charities.

In this episode Jerry shares some Flexspace learnings from the recent and very informative Flexsa 2023 conference. There was a range of hot topics and great speakers over a packed day at County Hall in London. Topics reflected on from the event include: Current industry Occupancy rates  The TOG and Flora merger Valuations of Flexspace Proposed Business rate changes for serviced offices. Another acronym sneaked into this episode without any explanation, apologies about that: EBITDA stands for Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. It is calculated by adding back interest, tax, depreciation and any capital paid on loans to net income.    Join us at the CPI-Network: A community of commercial property investors. Get in the Swim membership

It comes as Finance Minister ruled out deferring rates during the cost of living crisis.

Senior writer Piers Wehner and court reporter James Lumley join Jess Harrold for EG's latest weekly round-up. Lumley tackles a pair of major judgments arising out of the pandemic - an unsuccessful challenge to the Caffè Nero CVA, and a ruling that the Picturehouse chain must pay up for rent arrears at its flagship cinema at London's Trocadero. Wehner looks at Labour's conference pledge to scrap business rates, and how the industry has responded to such an ambitious plan - and, as the country is gripped by a fuel crisis, shares what he has learned about electric vehicles and the "chicken and egg" problem standing in the way of more widespread adoption.

The Bank of England raised its expectations for inflation but reiterated its view that the coronavirus crisis-linked spike in price rises of recent months does not represent a materialising crisis for the economy. Last Thursday's report was the Bank's first official reaction to data released earlier this month that showed the consumer prices index (CPI) breaking through the bank's 2% inflation target in May - a lot sooner than the MPC had forecast. Also covered are business rates, with support beginning to wind down in July. Many small businesses are urgently calling for more financial support from the Government due to extended lockdowns.

Business rates are charged on non-domestic properties, such as shops, offices, pubs, factories and warehouses, and raise around 3% government's revenue.At the start of the COVID pandemic, the government waived business rates for most businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. But the tax will start again from summer. As the high street reopens, we ask what effect business rates have on our high streets, whether they should be reformed, and whether we need a new tax on online retail to level the playing field. This week, we speak with Helen Miller, IFS tax expert, and Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium.Support the IFS: https://www.ifs.org.uk/about/membership/individual See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris is joined by James and Ed to talk about whether the business rates system is still fit for purpose, if there's a simple alternative, and what local shops need right now to help them plan for the future.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) set a policy to meet the 2% inflation target, in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. Nick and Jo discuss the MPC's prediction that total GDP fall in 2020 will be 8%, but with Q1 2021 set to deliver another 4% fall, this leaves the economy still some 12% below pre-pandemic levels. Which sectors can we expect to bounce back and help reduce this deficit? Also covered are the soon to be released proposals that will overhaul UK corporate governance and audit oversight.

HMO Success Podcast Episode 38: Coundil Tax Re-Banding on HMO Rooms: Will it affect you? This is going to be a hotly debated topic this year! More and more HMO landlords who are converting properties previously on Business Rates are finding that the Valuation Office has re-banded the rooms individually. This not only knocks out all the profit, but leaves the landlord / investor wondering what to do.  I discuss this issue and highlight some anomalies with the process which are highly relevant. I'd be interested to know what your experiences are. Already there are a number of landlords who are encountering this issue and then being faced with a tribunal to argue their position. Most lose their appeal. What can be done? I'll explain why I think tribunals have got HMOs wrong and what you can do if you find yourself in that position. 

Julia and Laura are joined by Bryan Roberts, retail analyst and founder of Shopfloor Insights. They chat about Bryan's experience working on the Tesco shopfloor during the pandemic, why (some) supermarkets are paying back their business rates relief, the biggest trends from the latest Waitrose food and drink trends report and why we're running low on ginger. Plus, they discuss a new DTC concept from Kraft Heinz on the Continent, the retail proposition at Gridserve's new e-forecourt in Essex and what's next for Harrods. Articles discussed in this episode: ‘Asda joins rivals to pay back Covid rates relief' | BBC News ‘Kraft Heinz to deliver meals all over Europe' | Retail Detail ‘Kraft Heinz gaat in Europa maaltijden aan huis bezorgen' | FD ‘Waitrose Food and Drink Report unveils unique trends among shoppers due to COVID' | Produce Business ‘UK's first all-electric car charging forecourt opens in Essex' | The Guardian ‘Harrods boss Michael Ward: ‘It'll take us years to rebuild' | The Times ‘Home bakers snap up ginger stocks amid global shortage' | The Times   Learn more about our show and get in touch at thepicklist.co.uk If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and leave a review.

Business rates are one of the most important taxes for local government, yet our current system has come under huge scrutiny in recent years. The tax has been blamed for the struggles of retailers, the death of the high street and for exacerbating the country’s economic divides. How should the business rates system be reformed? For this episode of City Minutes Andrew Carter is joined by Centre for Cities' Senior Analyst Kathrin Enenkel and Researcher Tom Sells to discuss their new work setting out the problems with the current system and how they should be fixed.

Tune in to BTN Weekly News for news and updates straight from the heart of the beverage industry. In today's episode hear more about: * Majestic wines website crashes due to high demand * UK pubs and bars come to a closure * Hospitality companies to not pay business rates * Patrón donates $1m to hospitality charities * Grocery chain Co-op creates 5,000 jobs for hospitality workers Sources: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/ UK Press Conferences https://www.bevindustry.com/

Coronavirus - UK Government to pay up to 80% of workers' wages to prevent mass unemployment and hardship In an “unprecedented” move, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak today announced measures to rescue workers and business by paying 80% of wages for employees unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. By Charles Kelly, Property Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. In this Money Tips Podcast episode: 1. Pubs, restaurants and leisure faculties ordered to close tonight until further notice 2. Government to cover 80% of wages for employees unable to work due to virus 3. VAT, Business Rates and Self-Assessment holiday announced to help businesses 4. Landlords feel the pinch as tenants renegotiate rents and payment terms 5. Dividend delay cost investors over £600 million as companies hoard cash 6. UK base rates cut to record 0.1% the lowest since BoE started in 1694! 7. Investors pile into cash and Government Bonds and out of equities 8. Learn about investing in property beforebuying anything! Can you afford to retire? Millions of people, or over 80% of the population, will either retire in poverty or not be able to afford to retire at all. What’s your strategy? You can learn how to acquire income producing assets using other people’s money and other no money down strategies in order to become financially free. Smart investors take advantage of creative finance ‘no money down’ tools in order to build massive property portfolios in a few short years, as their hands are not tied by mortgage lenders and the need to save large deposits and pay higher taxes. Free property investment taster day Before you any property, take time out to learn proven successful strategies from expert multi-millionaire property investors on a free taster ‘property discovery day’. If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.

Three experts from Colliers - John Webber, Louise Daly and David Hughes - join EG's Jess Harrold to discuss the varying systems of business rates in operation in England & Wales, in Scotland and in Northern Ireland. They address the difficulties that arise from the cross-border differences, the issues faced by those seeking to challenge their business rates assessments, and how the UK would benefit from a more coherent approach, incorporating the best elements of each system.

Business leaders say the Government's failure to execute its key policies in a timely manner and inability to stoke business confidence is fueling an overall loss of confidence in the New Zealand economy.Two years into its term 157 business leaders have rated the performance of the Coalition Government as part of an annual Mood of the Boardroom stocktake and found it wanting.While Prime minister Jacinda Ardern was lauded for her handling of the Christchurch massacre chief executives have not been impressed by her Government's performance in the promised "year of delivery".Chief executives were not impressed with the way the Government has addressed housing unaffordability issues, transport constraints or with transforming the economy.Paul Glass, chairman of Devon Funds Management said in the report: "Overall the Government has been hopeless at meeting its own targets."Mainfreight chief executive Don Braid said too much time in opposition had dulled the ability to deliver policy and called for more action and less talk.Ardern was ranked fifth best performer in her cabinet with a rating of 2.93 out of five, only slightly ahead of her deputy Winston Peters on 2.92.The Prime Minister, who is in New York this week to meet US President Donald Trump and deliver the keynote speech at the UN Secretary-General's Climate Action Summit, is seen as a great global cheerleader but largely ineffectual on the home front.Deloitte chief executive Thomas Pippos said Ardern was a genuine individual whose key strengths were her ability to connect, project empathy and communicate to the masses.But he said she was reliant on others to drive the development and implementation of policy and was severely limited in certain areas because of New Zealand First.Cabinet newbie and commerce minister Kris Faafoi was seen as the most impressive, ranking ahead of finance minister Grant Robertson and justice minister Andrew Little.Faafoi is seen as a safe pair of hands and an engaging politician who consults and listens to business.Greg Lowe, Beca Group chief executive, said some ministers had got the bit between their teeth and were making real progress."Ron Mark is having a very positive impact in Defence and Defence Industry, Kris Faafoi shows real understanding, energy and integrity, Megan Woods is pushing us to a better hydrogen future."Greg Lowe, Beca Group chief executive. File picFormer housing minister Phil Twyford tumbled from seventh in last year's Cabinet survey to bottom of the pack this year ranking just 1.61 out of five in the wake of the Kiwibuild fiasco.A little over half of those survey felt Robertson was delivering credible economic fiscal management but 26 per cent were unsure and 17 per cent disagreed.Most of those commenting on the record had a positive view about Robertson's stewardship but Mainfreight's Braid said a slowing economy may test the current fiscal management."He must find the courage to use the tools at his disposal to maintain our momentum."Chief executives say Robertson should loosen the purse strings when it comes to spending on infrastructure and take advantage of the low interest rates to borrow and invest.Mark Cairns, Port of Tauranga chief executive said: "We desperately need more infrastructure capital. New Zealand has the balance sheet to do so."Overall chief executives were feeling less optimistic than this time last year and were particularly gloomy about the global economy with 92 per cent less optimistic.Mark Cairns, CEO of Port of Tauranga. Photo/George NovakOn the local economy a quarter said they were much less optimistic and 58 per cent slightly less optimistic. While 62 per cent were less optimistic about the general business situation in their industry.Foodstuffs North Island chief Chris Quin said talent and skills shortages and a lack of clarity and progress on vocational training as well as an unclear future for training and immigration settings were harming the possibil...

The British Retail Consortium has asked the Chancellor, Sajid Javid to reform Business Rates to stop the decline of the High Street The internet has opened up a new world of learning, working, socialising and doing business. We no longer need to go back to school or university to learn new skills. We can work from home, start a business or find a new life partner all from the comfort of our home. Amazon has also enabled thousands of authors to easily self-publish their books online, as I have with my book, Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness! See link - http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook If you want to quit the rat race and work from home, but can't quite replace your income from your paid job, why not try and gradually make the transition over a period of time? You can learn how to get started on Amazon or Facebook by following the steps of people who have done all the hard work for you and now want to pass on their knowledge. For more information on Amazon and Facebook courses email charles@charleskelly.net Word of the Day Gearing Financial gearing refers to the relative proportions of debt and equity that a company uses to support its operations. This information can be used to evaluate the risk of failure of a business. When there is a high proportion of debt to equity, a business is said to be highly geared.

The big name stores seem to be pulling out of city shopping streets, leaving many shopkeepers and businesses wondering what can be done to reinvigorate city centre retail. In this podcast, we explore solutions to the perceived decline of high street shopping. We hear from confident retailers, an artist and social historian, a Business Rates advisor, and Member of Parliament for Hull West and Hessle Emma Hardy MP. There are solutions, as these people and others offer the call for us all to "come back to city centre shopping." Presented by Jerome Whittingham, @photomoments, editor of https://hullisthis.news

Join me, Harry Rashid, as I propose one measure that has potential to completely re-energise our high streets and pay for itself - cutting business rates for medium and larger business, as well as small ones.

In an On the Case special, Roger Cohen, partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, looks at the commercial background behind two recently heard appeals, both in the rating world: - The Supreme Court case of UKI (Kingsway) Ltd  v Westminster City Council, concerning the issue of service of a completion notice; and - The combined cases in the Court of Appeal, Rossendale Borough Council v Hurstwood Properties and Wigan Council v Property Alliance Group Ltd, involving empty property rates - which Roger says are "the scourge of building owners" and a "tax on failure". Roger explores the distinct points of law raised in each, but explains how both arise out of the tensions between billing authorities and ratepayers in the age of localism.  

In the latest episode of On the Case, Bryan Johnston, partner at Dentons, analyses the recent Court of Appeal decision in Cardtronics Europe Ltd and others v Sykes (VO) and others [2018] EWCA Civ 2472; [2018] PLSCS 194 - which raised the question of whether some or all ATMs in retail locations should be billed separately for business rates purposes. Johnston explains the huge significance of the case, why millions of pounds rode on the result, and what the Court of Appeal decided - as well as considering what the implications of its judgment will now be. 

The Small Business Sessions podcast from Enterprise Nation and powered by Xero is back for another inspiring episode. Every week Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones speaks to entrepreneurs and experts about starting and growing a successful business. This week we meet Lacey Hunter Felton and Nico Bonfiglioli, co-founders of The Hunter Collective, a unique co-working salon studio and event space in London for freelance beauty and fashion experts. We're also joined by Helen Prowse from Square, the company set up by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey that takes the drama out of taking payments.  Together with Emma Jones they discuss taking payments, making sales and how technology can help you do it. Lacey and Nico also discuss the impact of massive increases in business rates and the benefits of two founders with different skills and personalities. To find out more about the Small Business Sessions, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcastThis podcast was recorded and edited by audio and podcast production service, Podraffi.

Hilary Witts from Colliers International and the Chamber's Raj Kandola discuss controversial changes to the business rates system and what they mean for local firms.

In part 2 of OUTSPOKEN's look at the increase in Business Rates, Leona Fensome talks to Christo Tofalli of Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, Anne Main MP for St Albans, and Greg Mulholland, Chair of the British Pub Confederation. Missed part 1? Listen to it here:

Leona Fensome presents a two-part special edition of OUTSPOKEN, looking into the increase in the Business Rates and the effect it will have on the businesses in St Albans, in particular our historic and modern pubs. In part 1, Leona talks to Sean Hughes, landlord and co-owner of Dylans The Kings Arms; Daisy Cooper, Liberal [...]

Business rates are the commercial equivalent of council tax, and apply to all commercial property including retail, office and industrial. Qualifying as “Furnished Holiday Lets”, serviced accommodation is eligible to pay business rates rather than council tax. As a widely misunderstood area, we look at how business rates work and how to minimise your business […]

A specially-recorded program from the finale of the Mayor's pride Awards 2017 from St Michael's Manor in St Albans, where the winners of all 8 categories and special awards were announced by Councillor Frances Leonard, the Mayor of the City and District of St Albans. The annual Mayor’s Pride Awards celebrate community champions by recognising [...]

Sarah Phillips, Chief Operating Officer at British Horse Society, is speaking at the National Equine Forum explaining the issues with the increased business rates. How will they effect equestrian businesses and the impact particularly on riding schools. NEF: 250 delegates congregate in a stunning room once a year, along with a panel of experts within the Equestrian Industry. They discuss various topics that effect all Equestrians. Topics such as the effects of Brexit on the industry, the impact the increased business rates will have on equestrian businesses, the Thoroughbred Health Network and the National Equine Database, to name a few. The NEF's President is HRH Princess Anne who will be joining the Forum, along with DEFRA Minister, Lord Gardiner. Follow us on Twitter @HorseHour to see live updates all day of the conversations taking place within the National Equine Forum. Get involved, tweet us your thoughts and opinions on the subjects discussed. Just use #HorseHour and #NEF17 to join in the conversation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Budgie Wright, Senior Real Estate Consultant at Barbican Square joins Tip TV’s Zak Mir and Presenter Jenny Hammond to discuss the impact of the shake-up in the business rates on the high street and the property markets. #UK, #propertymarket, #business ates, #markets, #highstreet, #business

Business rates has long been regarded as a huge tax burden for businesses of all sizes - but how are the recent and forthcoming changes likely to affect firms across the country? Allan Williams is joined by Head of Economics and Business Finance Suren Thiru, Director of Research Mike Spicer, and Christian Spence, Head of Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Business Rates Fellow of the BCC.

He also said that politicians don't have the brain power to know if they are punishing business. Adding most politicians have never had to have a 'real job' and therefore never had to achieve enough profit to stay in business. Listen to the full interview on the City A.M. Unregulated podcast, the no holds barred, uncensored look at the personalities behind the world's businesses. Listen now https://audioboom.com/posts/5204612-old-fashioned-luxury-in-modern-london-the-man-running-the-ritz

5 Live Investigates reveals the growing crisis in police high tech crime units responsible for the forensic analysis of mobile phones and computers in cases of child sexual abuse. Some forces are failing to even allocate new cases for more than six months, others have delays of more than a year. Concerns are growing that children continue to be abused during the delay. And, chaos in the business rates system has allowed unscrupulous agents to charge companies for bogus advice about how to reduce their bills - at an estimated cost of hundreds of millions of pounds.

As Wikipedia takes down its English language website in protest against proposed anti-piracy laws in the US, Adrian Goldberg looks at the implications of the Stop Online Piracy Act for internet users in the UK. Internet giants like Ebay and Google have come out against the proposals arguing that it would stifle freedom of speech but others argue these companies are profiting from the illegal acts of those using their services and should be doing more to monitor their activity. Plus: the shops being occupied by charities so that landlords can avoid paying empty property rates.