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Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut

Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut
BBC Politics Thursday 23 July 2026, 14:59 UTC 1 min read
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The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.

The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
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