Rate reliefs and exemptions
Relief for Local Newspapers
The Government is providing funding to local authorities so that they can provide a discount worth up to 拢1,500 a year on office space occupied by local newspapers.
This was due to run for 2 years from 1 April 2017. At Autumn Budget 2018, the Government extended the scheme for an additional year (2019/20). This scheme provides up to a maximum of one discount per local newspaper title and per hereditament, and up to state aid limits.
The Government has announced an extension of the 拢1,500 business rates discount for office space occupied by local newspapers for an additional 5 years until 31 March 2025.