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The latest delay to the outcome of a consultation announced in last year’s spring Budget has led to accusations of Chancellor Rishi Sunak ‘kicking the issue down the road’

Chancellor urged to follow Scottish finance secretary

Retail businesses will pay no rates during 2021-22 under proposals outlined today (16 February) by the Scottish government. The move builds on the three-month rates relief extension announced in the Scottish Budget and will be taken forward provided the Scottish government receives the funding already assumed from the UK Budget on 3 March, and that requisite funds are available to maintain existing support into 2021-22. Newspapers will also continue to benefit from 100% relief for

Peer to Peer Lender Folk2Folk Adds More Brokers Peer to peer lender Folk2Folk says it has increased the size of its brokerage partners. According to the company, this has resulted in several adjustments within the firm, including an expansion of its South West focus to become a national lender, accepting deals from across England, Scotland and Wales. In doing say, Folk2Folk has reallocated several employees. Folk2Folk says it has also increased its minimum loan amount to £100,000 and a minimu...

Scottish retailers have rates holiday extended Print 29th January 2021 The Scottish government has extended the business rates holiday for retailers for “at least an additional three months”. The rates holiday, which was initially due to expire on 31 March, will now run at least until 30 June. Finance secretary, Kate Forbes, confirmed the move as part of the Scottish Budget. She said: “This Budget is focused on delivering tax policies that will support economic recovery and maintain our ...

The GoFundMe has raised over $40,000 in five days when the original goal was $20,000. "He is one of the kindest, also possibly (one of) the toughest professors on campus, and he now needs our help," said the campaign organizer John Webber on the GoFundMe page. Learn more about the GoFundMe here. Asha Gilbert is the digital trending reporter at the Savannah Morning News. Contact her by email at agilbert@savannahnow.com.

2021-01-18T13:12:00+00:00 As part of  Property Week’s annual preview feature we asked some of the industry’s leading lights to list their personal and/or professional resolutions for the new year. This is what they said… Source: Shutterstock/ Rembolle Head of UK, CC Land On a personal level, my 2021 resolution is to continue to serve our occupiers and move towards our aspiration of becoming a first-class custodian, giving our communities the environment to attract best in class talent....

Spring Lake sold its entire allotment of 5,500 season passes shortly after they went on sale last month.

Just because an artifact is ancient or historically significant or even sought after for years doesnt mean its owner is aware of it. Here are nine historical treasures that were used as common household items by owners who had no idea their random things were actually valuable antiquities. 1. Mazarin’s Gold Lacquer Chest // TV Stand and Bar In 1970, a French engineer bought a lacquer chest from his landlord in South Kensington, London, for £100. He used it as a TV stand for 16 years. When he...

Real estate service provider Colliers International has urged the Government to take advantage of the European Union’s increase in State Aid limits due to Covid-19 to support the UK’s ailing hospitality sector. Earlier this month, the European Commission confirmed that the UK can apply a revised Covid-19 State Aid Temporary Framework, which includes an increased limit from the original €800,000 (£731,160) threshold per company over three years to €3m (£2.7m...