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Councils urged to follow Barnsley’s business rates support example

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A trade association has applauded Barnsley Council’s support package for local businesses and calls on other councils across the UK to follow suit with similar measures. Bira, the British Independent Retailers Association, praised the council’s £5m initiative offering 100% business rate relief for qualifying retail,…

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