Business Rates refunds

NALC writes in its Direct Information Service:
 
"The government is changing the rules on refunds on business rates.

If you have not appealed against your business rates by 31st March 2015 you will lose 70% of any refund you are entitled to. If you appeal after 31st March and a reduction is agreed you will only be entitled to a refund from April 2015 not April 2010."

There are caveats but if your council pays business rates it might be worth investigating before 31st March. More information here:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/small-business-rate-relief