Business rates
Free-entry museums to benefit from new business rates policy after landmark tribunal ruling
Institutions across England expected to see significant reductions thanks to change in Valuation Office approach
Natural History Museum wins landmark business rates challenge
Institution becomes the first national museum to see its rateable value reduced to £1
Budget 2025: ‘Far more ambitious action’ needed for culture sector
How museum and culture sector leaders have responded to this year’s budget
Huge savings for museums as Valuation Office changes how business rates are calculated
But appeals against current valuations must be lodged by 31 March
Twam becomes latest institution to secure business rates victory
MA calls on Valuation Office Agency to reflect tribunal’s decision in its methodology
Valuation Office called on to implement landmark ruling on museum business rates
Stakeholders say Exeter judgement is not being upheld fairly or consistently
