Mark Higgin
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Osborne’s business rate promise comes with a few strings attached
With its pledge to legislate for the biggest-ever transfer of power to local government, the chancellor’s keynote speech at the Conservative party conference certainly grabbed the headlines.
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Government will not reform empty property rates to benefit businesses
Tax avoidance is big news. The time line is a long one - from Harry Redknapp’s dog to HSBC - and shows no sign of stopping.