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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.

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.