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 £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 £1,500 business rates discount for office space occupied by local newspapers for an additional 5 years until 31 March 2025.