Policy paper

Transforming Business Rates: Interim Report

A report summarising the findings from the Transforming Business Rates Discussion Paper and outlining priority reforms that the government will consider to improve the operation of the business rates system.

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Transforming Business Rates: Interim Report

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At Autumn Budget 2024, the government published the ‘Transforming Business Rates Discussion Paper’ identifying areas of interest for reform and inviting industry to co-design a fairer system.

This report summarises the findings of the engagement and written responses to the Discussion Paper since its publication and the government’s response, setting out the key areas for reform to remove barriers to investment.

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Published 11 September 2025

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