Eighty NHS trusts in England have written to local authorities claiming they are eligible for an 80% reduction on business ratesCash-strapped hospitals are trying to avoid paying taxes and win a £1.5bn rebate in a jog that could have a major impact on the finances of local authorities.
At least 80 NHS trusts in England have written to local authorities claiming they are eligible for an 80% reduction on business rates through a loophole in the tax system. The number of applications represents roughly half of the NHS acute trusts in the country.
Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com