Author: Chris Wright

  • Pubs Hotels and Gyms to get a permanent 30% rates cut in Wales

    Pubs Hotels and Gyms to get a permanent 30% rates cut in Wales

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        Welsh Government Announces Permanent 30% Business Rates Cut for Hospitality and Leisure Sectors In a landmark move aimed at bolstering local economies, the Welsh Government has announced a permanent 30% reduction in business rates for eligible hospitality and leisure businesses across Wales. Effective from 1 April 2027, this policy is set to replace…

  • Soho and Vertical Drinking – Final Orders?

    Soho and Vertical Drinking – Final Orders?

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    Reflections Following My Interview with LBC on Westminster’s Proposed Licensing Policy This week I had the opportunity to speak with LBC about Westminster City Council’s proposed Statement of Licensing Policy and its potential impact on Soho, London’s most iconic nightlife district. The interview itself was brief, only a few minutes, but it highlighted a much…

  • Material Change in Circumstances (MCC)

    Material Change in Circumstances (MCC)

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    Businesses May Still Be Overpaying Business Rates Many businesses assume that once a rates list is published, nothing can be done. That isn’t always the case. If your business has been affected by significant external changes, a Material Change in Circumstances (MCC) review may still be relevant when assessing your business rates position and identifying…