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Chancellor says economy ‘stuck’ as Treasury reviews business rates cliff edges

Chancellor says economy ‘stuck’ as Treasury reviews business rates cliff edges

The Treasury said it would consider overhauling small business rates relief rules which ‘can discourage’ expansion and investment

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