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FINANCE

Down to business

omes will answer, or give some strong indication thereof. Officers need clarity on how much of the business rates raised in two-tier areas will be kept by the respective councils, says Sheila Little .

So the news that many councils, including Surrey, have been eagerly awaiting for has at last been announced. We're being given our financial freedom.

Communities secretary, Eric Pickles, has finally confirmed we will be able to keep most of the business rates we raise – music to the ears of many.

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