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Find out how the Valuation Office calculates rateable values for public houses, inns and bars.
Highways England health and safety initiative to identify best practice, raise standards and improve supply chain engagement within major projects.
How the Valuation Office values public houses.
Guide for barristers asking the Law Officers for permission to join the Bar of Northern Ireland or the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.
This guidance is to support local authorities in administering the pubs and live music venues business rates relief.
Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
In 2026-27, all pubs and live music venues will benefit from a 15% business rates relief on top of the support announced at Budget 2025. Their bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.
Tips at work do not count towards the National Minimum Wage - tips and tax, what your employer has to do, advice and help, cash in hand payments
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
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