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Poor and rich councils set to clash over business rates devolution

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A local government finance expert has predicted battles ahead between better off and poorer councils after the government unexpectedly published legislation to allow business

In the runup to the Autumn Budget, counties and rural areas want to see proper recognition of the financial pressures they face – and to take their place at the forefront of the devolution agenda.