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Built Environment18 Jul 2025

Is Wales Ready to Replace Business Rates with a Land Value Tax?

The Welsh Government is moving beyond theory and into action. Last month, Cabinet Secretary Mark Drakeford MS confirmed in the Senedd that work was now actively underway to explore replacing both Council Tax and Business Rates with a Land Value Tax (LVT).

Writing for us since 18 Jul 2025

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Is Wales Ready to Replace Business Rates with a Land Value Tax?18 Jul

Alex writes for Business News Wales as a guest columnist. Columns reflect the author’s own views. Interested in writing for us?

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