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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 ‘...

BUSINESS RATES

Call for business rates to be scrapped

By Sam Clayden | 04 July 2018

Business rates should be scrapped and local authorities should be handed a swathe of new powers t...

WHITEHALL

Risk warning over appeals fund delay

By Dan Peters | 29 June 2018

Government plans to introduce the central funding of business rate appeals a year after 75% rates...

WHITEHALL

Digital tax planned to balance 'antiquated' business rates

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2018

Calls by MPs to scrap business rates have been rejected by a Treasury minister.

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frederica-diamanta

Highway Infrastructure Commissioning Manager

£60,135 per annum (pro rata for part time)

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. Apply for this job

Suffolk County Council

Director: Housing Strategy and Assurance

£101,997 - £121,997

Shape the future of housing in a city like no other Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Director: Housing, Property and Investment

£119,124 - £139,124

Shape the future of housing in a city like no other. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

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