Industry hits out at rumours as No 10 denies plan to abolish stamp duty and council tax

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Andy Burnham is “not considering” scrapping stamp duty and council tax, Downing Street has said, as the government moves to pour cold water on rumours of major tax changes that had spooked property sector leaders.

Business chiefs condemned the government over the danger of property tax speculation after reports over the weekend suggested that Burnham https://www.cityam.com/burnham-not-considering-scrapping-stamp-duty-and-council-tax/">[...]

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