Business · 3 July 2026

Burnham plans 'Amazon tax' to save high streets

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Andy Burnham, who is expected to be the next prime minister, plans to reform business rates to help high street shops and pubs. He wants to raise business rates on large warehouses used by online retailers like Amazon. This would allow him to cut business rates for pubs by 20% and remove them entirely for some high street businesses.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 July 2026 at 6:44

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