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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2818

Abolition of Business Rates Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to abolish business rates, which is a yearly tax based on the estimated rental value of nonresidential buildings like shops and offices. If passed, businesses would no longer pay this tax, but the government would need to find another way to replace the lost money.

Presented by Kevin Hollinrake.
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33% Aye · 1667% No · 32
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading12 Jan 2021
  • 2nd reading