Call for business rates
Posted on 07 Jan 2016
Call for business rate simplification
UK SMEs are calling for business rates to be made both simpler and more flexible, according to a new study from Close Brothers Asset Finance. Half of firms say not enough is being done at government level to help with rate relief. The report found that 71% of firms in the UK on average believe business rates must be made simpler and more flexible. That fell to 46% for those with turnover of less than £250,000 but increased to 83