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Grimsey’s gift to government

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In publishing his second review of an alternative future for the high street this summer, Bill Grimsey’s gift to Government is a well-worked plan.  The frustration is that so was his team’s first review in 2013! The issue in taking forward Grimsey’s gift to Government, is that he and his team are assuming that central…

Business Rates Budget Revaluation Town Centres

Business Rates winners & losers

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Why are so many commentators currently getting hot and bothered about Business Rates?  With bills now landing on doorsteps showing some massive changes and the Budget providing a chance to smooth ruffled feathers, here’s a beginner’s guide to Business Rates and the winners and losers from current changes.   Preparing this blog has revealed to me…