On 26 November 2025, the Chancellor announced new multipliers that every Council must use to calculate Business Rates for businesses across the country.
From 1 April 2026, every business that is classed as Retail, Hospitality or Leisure will have their bill calculated by using a smaller multiplier and have a smaller bill to pay.
The following multipliers will be used to calculate your bill:
| Multiplier | From 1st April 2026 | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Small business RHL multiplier | 38.2p | RHL hereditaments with RVs under £51,000 |
| Standard RHL multiplier | 43p | RHL hereditaments with RVs between £51,000 and £499,999 |
| National small business multiplier | 43.2p | Non-RHL hereditaments with RVs under £51,000 |
| National standard multiplier | 48p | Non-RHL hereditaments with RVs between £51,000 and £499,999 |
| High-value multiplier | 50.8p | All hereditaments with RVs of £500,000 or above |
Check if your business qualifies
Find out if your business is classed as Retail, Hospitality or Leisure by reading the official guidance on GOV.UK:
Guidance: Business Rates Multipliers: Qualifying Retail, Hospitality or Leisure
Apply for the smaller multiplier
If you believe your business should be classed as Retail, Hospitality or Leisure, complete our online form:
Apply for the reduced Business Rates multiplier
Important note
Even if your business does not currently pay Business Rates, please use the application form above to let us know if it falls within the Retail, Hospitality or Leisure categories.
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