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Trendwatch: Foundations
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- 26 Aug 2026
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Macroeconomic challenges have hit real estate M&A hard over the past few years. But with investment in data centres and consolidation of REITs driving deals, is the momentum building? Rachel Willcox reports.
Views sought on business rates for pubs and hotels
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- 26 Aug 2026
The government has commissioned an independent review of the business rates valuation methodology for pubs and hotels in response to concerns about the outcome of the 2026 revaluation.
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Case Study: Restructuring a farming business following changes to APR, BPR and pension tax treatment
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- 25 Aug 2026
Explore how a farming family restructured business assets, pensions and succession plans in response to changes to APR, BPR and inheritance tax treatment.
ICAEW supports new VAT relief for social housing
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- 20 Aug 2026
The introduction of a new, targeted VAT relief would reduce costs and help avoid delays in building new social housing, says ICAEW in its response to the government’s consultation.
Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework
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- 17 Aug 2026
The Government plans to fast track more homes near stations to cut commuting times, making use of underdeveloped land around stations. The government states that 'there will be a default ‘yes’' for homes within reasonable walking distance of well-connected stations, alongside new minimum expectations for how much housing should be built in these areas. It will also prevent excessive gold-plating where there are clear national standards already in place.'
Tax news in brief 5 August 2026
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- 05 Aug 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 5 August 2026, including the announcement that the Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 October 2026.
ICAEW reflects on Andy Burnham's first-week tax announcements
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- 27 Jul 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty considers the announcements made during the new Prime Minister's first week in office, including reductions in VAT on domestic energy bills and in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
Councils warn against role in new ‘mansion tax’ style council tax surcharge
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- 24 Jul 2026
The Local Government Association has warned that councils should not be used to administer the Government’s proposed High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), arguing it could prove costly to local authorities, confusing for residents and damaging to local accountability.
Councils highlight potential confusion and costs of planned ‘mansion tax’
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- 23 Jul 2026
The planned introduction of a “mansion tax” could cause confusion, undermine accountability and impact on local services, councils have warned.
Business rates – the cut of 20% for English pubs, social clubs and live music venues
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- 23 Jul 2026
Announced in Andy Burnham’s first week as Prime Minister, the savings are to be financed by raising the business rates for vape shops and gambling arcades which don’t make 'a positive contribution to local communities.' In addition, steps will be taken against online marketplaces who are not paying their full share of tax. There are critics who considered this a ’small move.’
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