Business Rates
Business rates are a major operational cost for UK jewellers, impacting independent retailers, chains, and workshop owners alike. With ongoing debates around reform and relief schemes, staying informed on changes to business rates policy is crucial for managing overheads and protecting margins in a challenging retail environment.
Jewellery Focus covers the latest news and analysis on business rates, including government updates, industry reactions, and insights into how changes affect jewellery retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers. Our reporting supports trade professionals in navigating this complex area to safeguard their businesses.
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Jan- 2013 -2 JanuaryEconomy
BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets
In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per cent, retailers have joined with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to get MPs behind their plans.
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Dec- 2012 -6 DecemberEconomy
Starbucks pays up but business rates will still rise
Starbucks’ acceptance to pay increased corporation tax has done little to soften the news that business rates will not be frozen next year, as announced by the chancellor.
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Nov- 2012 -19 NovemberEconomy
BRC survey reveals shop occupancy rates at worst since records began
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that levels of high street occupancy are at the worst since records began.
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13 NovemberCurrent Affairs
BRC submits six-point plan to Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ahead of next month’s autumn statement, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has submitted a plan to Chancellor George Osborne requesting that changes are made to existing measures in order to strengthen the economy.
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Mar- 2012 -20 MarchTrade Organisations
NAG calls for action on the Portas Review
With the spring deadline for the Government's response to Mary Portas's proposals rapidly approaching, the NAG convened a forum earlier this month, to discuss the ramifications of the report and to approve its adoption.
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Nov- 2011 -29 NovemberEconomy
BRC study highlights economic promise of retail industry
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published "comprehensive new evidence" on retailing's importance to kick-starting growth and job creation. The research, entitled UK Retailing: leading globally, serving locally, "brings together data on all facets of retailing for the first time."
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Oct- 2011 -27 OctoberEconomy
RPI inflation could result in £350 million business rates rise
The new retail prices index (RPI) inflation figure suggests the possibility of a business rate increase of £350 million for retailers next April, which is the equivalent of at least 16,000 jobs in the sector. As a standard, business rates in England, Scotland and Wales rise every April in…
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