Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions
Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and education Ministers are considering handing over billions of pounds raised by business rates to regional mayors as part of one of the biggest shake-ups of the English tax system in recent years. Steve Reed, the local government secretary, said the government was working on plans to devolve the tax, which has been the subject of recent protests by pubs and other hospitality businesses .
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The proposals are likely to be taken up by Manchester mayor Andy Burnham if he becomes prime minister. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe proposals are likely to be taken up by Manchester mayor Andy Burnham if he becomes prime minister. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersTax and spendingMinisters could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regionsExclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and educationKiran Stacey Policy editorSun 14 Jun 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 14 Jun 2026 11.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMinisters are considering handing over billions of pounds raised by business rates to regional mayors as part of one of the biggest shake-ups of the English…
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