Burnham to cut pub business rates by 20 per cent

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Andy Burnham has unveiled a 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues.

The £100m commitment will be funded by cracking down on businesses, like vape shops and tax-avoidant online sellers, which “not not make a positive contribution to local communities,” the government said.

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