Newspaper relief

The government has decided that councils can award a business rates discount of £1,500 for office space occupied by local newspapers. This allows one discount per local newspaper title per premises subject to state aid limits. This discount is available from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.

How to apply

Contact us at business.rates@reading.gov.uk to tell us why your business should get a discount. Give us all the details you think are relevant, including your contact details.