Local government finance experts have questioned whether the next government will push ahead with the policy of 100% business rates retention.
The policy was delayed indefinitely after the legislation to implement the reforms – the Local Government Finance Bill – was cancelled in the rush to pass bills before Parliament rose for the General Election.
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