Over 150 UK pub closures in the first few months of this year
The UK pub industry has seen a significant number of closures in the first three months of 2023, according to recent reports. While the exact number of closures is not yet known, it is believed that hundreds of pubs across the country have been forced to shut their doors due to a range of factors, […]
Surge in Rogue Surveyors as Calls Grow for Government to Reconsider Business Rates Reforms
According to a recent investigation, rogue traders are taking advantage of businesses that are seeking help with business rates revaluation in the UK. The investigation found that these rogue traders are charging exorbitant fees for their services, which can be as much as 10 times the cost of legitimate services. The investigation also found that […]
Report Warns that Business Rates Reform Will Increase Costs for the Sector
According to a new report by Colliers, a leading real estate services and investment management company, the UK government’s proposed reforms to business rates are unlikely to succeed in providing relief to struggling businesses, including pubs. The report suggests that the government’s proposed changes do not go far enough to address the challenges facing businesses, […]