Campaign targets business loopholes costing councils millions
A new campaign is urging ministers to close loopholes in England’s business rates system, claiming councils lose up to £300m annually through avoidance schemes.
Landlords warn tax hikes and court delays risk higher rents
Two-thirds of landlords planning to raise rents cite upcoming tax increases, according to a survey of National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) members.
Barnsley to be UK’s first ‘Tech Town’ – what does that mean?
Local schools and college, businesses, NHS and others get government support to ‘unleash opportunities’ of AI Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has announced
Allotments on new developments: planning priority or optional amenity?
Are allotments vital community infrastructure or just another drag on development viability? Tim Foreman of LRG argues evidence points towards the former.