Business rates

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

Valuation Office Agency to appeal landmark business rates ruling on museums

Judgment could result in significant savings for many institutions but the result is not yet secure 

Deputy leader of Glasgow City Council calms fears of Goma sell-off

Budget paper mooted option of moving collection and selling building