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FISCAL DEVOLUTION

Call to devolve corporation tax

The Government has been urged to devolve a portion of corporation tax to mayors.

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By Martin Ford | 16 September 2026
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The Government has been urged to devolve a portion of corporation tax to mayors.

A report by the Centre for Cities think-tank said this would complement plans to devolve some income tax in incentivising growth.

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