ICO amends guidance on GDPR compliance timescales
The Information Commissioner’s Office has amended its guidance on the timescales for compliance with data subject access requests where the data controller has requested clarification.
Why manufacturing is in Rochdale’s DNA
In the UK, manufacturing makes up 11% of GVA, 44% of total UK exports, 70% of business R&D, and directly employs 2.6 million people.
Countdown: Brexit implications for England & Wales business rates
With the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union only days away, regardless of what trade agreement we end up with, it is going to have a profound effect on...
Is sustainable real estate investment the future?
The sustainability of real estate assets is an increasing area of interest for landlords, tenants and institutional investors. Commercial buildings generate c. 40% of total greenhouse gas emissions in...
Empty properties costing North West LAs millions in lost business rates
Empty businesses cost UK taxpayers £1bn a year, with the North West being one of the worst affected regions, according to new research out today.
All change for Northern Ireland after long-awaited business rates revaluation announced
There are going to be seismic changes for some businesses in Northern Ireland in the next financial year after the province’s Land and Property Services (LPS) published its draft...
Welsh SMEs to get extra help with business rates relief
Welsh Assembly Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has announced an additional £24.2m to support businesses in 2020-21 through the Welsh Government’s high street and retail rates relief scheme.
Landmark business rates appeal affecting museums dismissed
Museums across England and Wales will be breathing a little easier this week after an appeal by the Valuation Office Agency against the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art...
Retail Relief Scheme may be lifeline for small independents
Hard-pressed independents may save more than £10,500 after 1 April thanks to the retail discount being applied for 2020/21 business rates.
Burnham: Rochdale is crucial for Greater Manchester
Among the crowd at Saturday's Rochdale v Newcastle United match was Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who took the opportunity to highlight the good work taking place in Rochdale.
