Check your business rates relief before Budget day (and what AI can do with the paperwork)
Before Budget day on 28 October, check your small business rate relief and Supporting Small Business relief in England, gather the paperwork, and let AI summarise it. Not tax advice.
Check your business rates relief before Budget day (and what AI can do with the paperwork)
By Jason Sibley
Why check now
The business rates revaluation in England took effect on 1 April 2026, and some businesses saw large changes to their bills. The Budget is on Wednesday 28 October 2026. I won't guess what it will say about business rates. I don't know, and neither does anyone else outside the Treasury. Getting your paperwork in order will help you make calmer decisions. There are still a couple of weeks to do that.
This guide covers England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own schemes, so check with your council if you're based there. This is a records checklist, not tax or legal advice. Your council decides whether you're eligible for relief. Ask them or your accountant about your circumstances. For a wider view of how these costs fit into your numbers, I've written about [getting your cost sheet ready for the 28 October Bu