
Retailers call for Chancellor to fix ‘broken business rates system’
Over 50 retailers have called for Chancellor Sajid Javid to fix the “broken business rates system”, which they say is key to boosting investment and revitalising the economy.

Some of the high street’s biggest names have written to the Chancellor, including national chains such as Greggs, Boots, Sainsbury’s and John Lewis.
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EU members adopt tougher crypto rules than AML directive requires
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