UKH Scotland welcomes business rates relief but warns thousands excluded

UKHospitality Scotland has said the new 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses announced in the recent Scottish Budget will provide “much-needed support” for eligible hospitality businesses, but highlighted that thousands will miss out.
In yesterday’s (4 December 2024) Budget, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government Shona Robison confirmed that it will introduce 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses paying the Basic Property Rate. This means businesses with a rateable value up to £51,000 will be eligible.