Property rate rise blow for UK businesses
Series: Times ; 5 January 2000, 25(1)Publication details: Subject(s): Summary: The draft 2000 rating list has been published, and contains the expected sharp rises, especially in London and the south east. Business rates generate £13bn a year, which the government claims will not increase, as increases in prosperous areas will be balanced by lower charges elsewhere.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3601-43 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 103410-1001 |
The draft 2000 rating list has been published, and contains the expected sharp rises, especially in London and the south east. Business rates generate £13bn a year, which the government claims will not increase, as increases in prosperous areas will be balanced by lower charges elsewhere.