SNP hails small business growth
The SNP has hailed the rising number of small businesses since the Scottish Government introduced business rates relief more than a decade ago.
Rates
Mike Ashley urges Boris Johnson to fix business rates or risk store closures
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has launched a furious attack on the Government, demanding a change to the business rates system which he said is no longer fit for purpose.
CBRE’s rates appeals team bolstered
Property consultant CBRE has beefed up its team handling business rates revaluation appeals in the north-east.
Troubled times ahead – rates “likely” to impact the economy in the coming months
Modest pay rises and falling inflation could boost consumer confidence this year but the economy is set to be buffeted by new headwinds.
Grampian business rates appeals shoot up after controversial revaluation
Grampian’s district valuer has been flooded with appeals from businesses feeling the pinch following a controversial rates revaluation.
Interest rates raised by 0.25% to tackle inflation
Interest rates have been hiked for the first time in more than 10 years and the Bank of England signalled more “gradual” increases are on the way to cool surging inflation.
Delight as nurseries could be exempt from business rates
An Aberdeen businessman forced to close one of his nurseries due to a huge soar in business rates was delighted that they could soon be exempt from charges.
Fears business rates rises could be passed onto Highland hotel customers
A Highland hotelier voiced fears that rocketing business rates could be passed onto customers, giving the north a reputation as expensive, as this year's bills started arriving.
Tax relief for tourist operators
Hospitality bosses across the north were last night celebrating after learning they were in line to share a business rates reprieve.
Rates anomaly question lingers
A Highland councillor has called for a full explanation for a disparity in the formula for business rates that sets Inverness city centre apart from the rest of Scotland.
Collective sigh of relief for tourism operators
Hoteliers in the Highlands were last night celebrating the news that their rates are to be capped at 12.5%.
Council chiefs hail “productive” talks on business rates
Aberdeen City Council chiefs have said they are "working towards a solution" with the Scottish Government to try to avert a potentially crippling rise in business rates.
Council rates hike will “strangle” local economy, claim north-east business owners
Business owners in a north-east town are preparing to launch a rebellion over the latest rates hike by Aberdeenshire Council which they claim will "strangle" the local economy.
Scots retail properties to suffer after rates decision
More than half (52%) of Scottish retail sites will lose out as a result of a rates revaluation being postponed until 2017, according to commercial property company JLL.