Politics At Anne and Sam's: How the cabinet is being torn apart by business rate hike policy.
The chancellor announced in the budget a shake-up to how business rates are calculated, bringing an end to the relief scheme first introduced in 2020 during the pandemic. It means rates will increase in April.
Tuesday 6 January 2026 12:07, UK
Paste BN’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy look at the row in the cabinet over plans to hike business rates.