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Business rates multiplier to be frozen in 2021-22

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The government is to freeze the business rates multiplier in 2021/22. The Spending Review documents state that the freeze will ‘save businesses in England £575m over the next five years’ and that ‘the government is also considering options for further Covid-19 related support through business rates reliefs. In order to ensure that any decisions best …

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