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John Lewis boss issues dire 'warehouse tax' warning to Labour ahead of Budget

First reported 10 Oct, 02:38 UTCUpdated 9h ago3 sources

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The chairman of John Lewis has issued a dire "warehouse tax" warning to Labour ahead of this month's Budget. Shortly before becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham suggested an increase in business rates for warehouses and out-of-town retail developments could pay for tax breaks for high street shops. Separately, the…

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    John Lewis boss issues dire 'warehouse tax' warning to Labour ahead of Budget (opens GB News in a new tab)

    The chairman of John Lewis has issued a dire "warehouse tax" warning to Labour ahead of this month's Budget. Shortly before becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham suggested an increase in business rates for warehouses and out-of-town retail developments could pay for tax breaks for high street shops. Separately, the…

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    M&S boss tells Healey: Take the handcuffs off business and get Britain growing - as he savages Labour's 'crushing' tax policies just weeks ahead of first Burnham Budget (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)

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