Commons2nd reading

Abolition of Business Rates Bill

A Bill to abolish business rates; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Kevin HollinrakeConservative

Parliament last updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Abolition of Business Rates Bill aims to remove the business rates tax on non-domestic properties in the UK. If enacted, it would represent a major reform of how local government is funded and how businesses are taxed.

Key Points

Aims to abolish business rates on non-domestic properties.
Sponsored by Kevin Hollinrake and introduced in the House of Commons.
Current stage: 2nd reading in the Commons; first reading was on 12 January 2021.
There is 1 official Bill document listed in the records.
Implementation details and funding changes are not specified in the provided summary.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred on 12 January 2021; further stages are not detailed here.

Who is affected?

Businesses and organisations occupying non-domestic properties (e.g., shops, offices, factories, warehouses)Landlords and property ownersLocal authorities and other public sector bodies that rely on business rates for revenue

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

12 Jan 2021

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Abolition of Business Rates

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 237 2019-21 (as introduced)

BillCommons

13 Jan 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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