Set an allowance for business rates under which the cost is always zero
Currently business rates are charged from zero if if the rateable value is over a set amount. Business rates should be of zero cost on rateable values under a set allowance. Business rates should only charged on rateable values over a set allowance.
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Set an allowance for business rates under which the cost is always zero
Currently business rates are charged from zero if if the rateable value is over a set amount. Business rates should be of zero cost on rateable values under a set allowance. Business rates should only charged on rateable values over a set allowance.
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Amend VAT rates to Extend Zero Rating to include Educational Facilities
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