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Business Rates – What You Need to Know

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) regularly updates rateable values (RV) for commercial properties, and the next revaluation will take effect from April 2026. If your RV increases, your business rates may rise too – but reliefs and transitional arrangements could help reduce the impact.

If you’re unsure what this means for your business or need advice on reliefs and payment options, here’s where to get help:

North Devon Council – Business Rates Team
📞 01271 388361
🌐 Business Rates – North Devon Council
🔗 Revaluation 2026 Guidance

Torridge District Council – Business Rates Team
📞 01237 428985 / 428986
📧 business.rates@torridge.gov.uk
🌐 Business Rates – Torridge District Council
🔗 https://www.torridge.gov.uk/revaluations

 

Article added 12th December 2025

Small Business Saturday: 6th December

Small Business Saturday is coming to North Devon

North Devon Council is getting behind Small Business Saturday UK - a grassroots non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities. 

The council is calling on the community to back the district's entrepreneurs and help them to succeed in the run-up to Christmas.

Shoppers can also take advantage of extended shopping hours in Barnstaple on Thursday evenings. Throughout December the council is providing free parking from 4PM onwards at designated car parks, including Barnstaple Central, Belle Meadow, Cattle Market, and Tuly Street.

To take part in Small Business Saturday, small business owners can register and advertise their businesses for free on the Small Business Saturday UK website. The campaign has made marketing packs available and encourages participating businesses to tag them (@smallbizsatuk) in social media posts relating to Small Business Saturday.

Article added 1st December 2025

 

Autumn Budget 2025

Full CBI analysis and impact: what the Chancellor announced, where the CBI had impact, and what it means for your business
click here to read more
26 Nov 2025

 

 

 

Changes to UK Company Law

Companies House Reforms – What You Need to Know

The UK is introducing the biggest changes to company law in over 180 years under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. These reforms aim to improve transparency, tackle fraud, and strengthen trust in the Companies House register.

Key changes include:

  • Identity verification for directors, PSCs, and anyone filing on behalf of a company
  • New confirmation statement requirements (including a registered email and lawful purpose statement)
  • Stronger powers for Companies House to query and reject information
  • Fee changes and software-only filing for accounts

👉 For a full summary, visit: Changes at a glance

Article added 20th November 2025

 

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