London local government will be able to keep all its business rates growth next year as part of a 100% retention pilot.
Philip Hammond used today’s Budget to allow the 32 London boroughs, the City of London and the mayor to keep additional business rates income raised locally, which in 2018/19 is forecast to be in the region of £240m.
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