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A former Burnham adviser urges taxing online sales more heavily than in-store purchases to protect struggling high streets from unfair digital competition.
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Tax online sales more heavily to save high streets, Burnham urged
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Exclusive: British Chambers of Commerce president calls for overhaul of business rates and greater powers for local leadersHow Middleton’s revival could inspire struggling townsWhat makes a good town? Here are five key ingredientsAndy Burnham has been urged by one of his most senior former advisers to tax internet sales more heavily than in-store purchases to help “level the playing field” for struggling high streets.As the prime minister and his chancellor, John Healey, prepare for their first budget next week, Andy Haldane joined calls for action to stop more shops closing across the UK. Continue reading...
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