FINANCE

Land value tax 'would benefit councils'

By Martin Ford | 07 September 2018

Replacing business rates with a land value tax could yield benefits for councils, a report has cl...

BUSINESS RATES

£450bn land value rise increases pressure for new tax

By Martin Ford | 30 August 2018

Soaring land prices are expected to increase pressure for the introduction of a land value tax.

FINANCE

Lib Dem leader backs business rates replacement

By Martin Ford | 20 August 2018

Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable has called for a land value tax to replace the current business ra...

FINANCE

A funding system that's had its time

By Tim Willis | 15 August 2018

Are business rates a dinosaur tax? Tim Willis explores the pros and cons of the current business ...

WHITEHALL

Simplified rates retention approach mooted

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2018

A separate grant to reward councils that help Government achieve its policy objectives under busi...

WHITEHALL

Government prepared to consider 'Amazon tax' - Hammond

By Dan Peters | 10 August 2018

Chancellor Philip Hammond has said the Government would be ‘prepared to consider a tax on online ...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

No timescale for 100% business rates retention

By Dan Peters | 01 August 2018

The Government has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to 100% business rates retention but ignor...

FINANCE

Rates retention transition on agenda for sector and Whitehall

By Dan Peters | 27 July 2018

Arrangements to minimise disruption during the transition to 75% business rates retention continu...

BUSINESS RATES

Manufacturing can still be key to business rate income

By Michael Burton | 24 July 2018

Manufacturing across the UK is doing surprisingly well, but clouds on the horizon could hamper bu...

WHITEHALL

Forbes calls for new funding approach

By Dan Peters | 05 July 2018

Senior vice-chair of the Local Government Association (LGA), Cllr Nick Forbes, has called for a ‘...

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Carbon and Net Zero Manager

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South Wales Trunk Road Agent

Assistant Director of City Transport

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Assistant Director of City Sustainability

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Sheffield is not only England’s fourth largest city, but also the greenest city in the UK. Apply for this job

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