Devolution Budget: Mayors to Get 100% of Business Rates by 2030
John Healey's first budget hands mayors 100% of business rates by decade's end and a visitor levy, while 10 new areas sign devolution deals and others risk falling behind.
Topic
Local Government
Topic
Local Government
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