Is the business rate revaluation a game changer?

For most firms, we suspect that any rise in business rates in April will be more manageable than recent headlines seem to imply. Nevertheless, the current confusion over the potential impact of the rates revaluation and the fact that rates are set with no reference to a firm’s profitability are a stark reminder that business rates are not fit for purpose.

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