Food inflation warning over Burnham’s business rates plan

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Source: Andy Burnham setting out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester last week

Andy Burnham has said the tax hike for large developments could pay for a 100% business rates discount for small, single-site high street shops and restaurants

Food prices will rise under Andy Burnham’s plan to hike business rates for warehouses and other large developments, trade bodies have warned.

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