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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Henry Saker-Clark

High street retailers pay 755% more in rates than online rivals – research

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Experts have said traditional retailers now pay 755% more in business rates than digital competitors as a war of words intensifies over a potential new online sales tax.

On Friday, the Government closed a consultation into the possible introduction of a tax on ecommerce as a potential measure to fund a reduction in business rates, the property tax facing shops, pubs and restaurants.

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