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Written questions by Leigh.

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24 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
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What assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of abolishing business rates.

Reply

The government will create a fairer business rates system that protects the high-street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. Autumn Budget 2024 announced the first steps including an intention to introduce permanently lower multipliers f...

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