Key information
Request reference number: MGLA030425-3359
Date of response:
Summary of request
Your request
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I seek access to documents detailing the following information regarding business rates.
- The percentage of business rates retained by Boroughs and then paid onto the Government and the Mayor.
We are requesting data for the old rate last year versus the new rate as of April this year.
Our response
I can confirm that the GLA holds the information in scope of your request.
The percentage shares are the same each year since 2020-21 and remain the same in 2025-26
- GLA 37%
- Boroughs/City of London – 30%
- Central government share – 33%
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-government-finance-report-2025-to-2026