From April 2026, the Government is proposing to increase business rates by up to 20% for buildings with a rateable value over £500,000 – this will disproportionally impact the West End and central London.

Our latest research has discovered that just 0.8% of UK businesses will bear the £2.2 billion business rate hike, with 44% of them based in London – nearly 2,000 businesses in Westminster.

Join our webinar to understand the Government’s proposals and find out more about HOLBA’s campaign for an alternative solution and a fairer business rates system.

Hear from:

• Ros Morgan, Chief Executive, Heart of London Business Alliance
• Paul Barnes, Managing Director, Attis Partnership
• Alexander Jan, Consultant, Attis Partnership and Chief Economic Advisor to the London Property Alliance

Read the full impact assessment here.