From 1 April, business rates multipliers in England will change affecting how much businesses pay in rates.
Currently for 2017/18 the uniform multiplier is 47.9p and for properties with a rateable value (RV) of £51,000 or less it is 46.6p.
Up until 1 April the multipliers are linked to the Retail Price Index. This will change to the lower Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April.
The multipliers from 1 April will be 49.3p and 48.0p for properties with a RV of £51,000 or less.