Stadium tax hikes for football clubs

PREMIER League football clubs are set to face sharp rises in the taxes on their stadiums next year, with Arsenal and Manchester United among those facing much higher bills.

- HENRY SAKER-CLARK

Arsenal's rates bill for the Emirates Stadium will rise by £1.1m Wrexham will see the largest rates increase at 612.4 per cent

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Analysis of official government data has revealed a significant increase in the valuations of the biggest football venues in England and Wales.

Global tax firm Ryan's analysis of Valuation Office Agency (VOA) data found that the rateable values of stadiums across the top five English divisions have jumped by 25% to £111.74 million.

In the Budget last week, the Government confirmed that new business rates payments for commercial properties would be based on valuations made in 2024 and a new reduced multiplier to calculate their overall bills.