According to anonymous officials, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering eliminating the highest business tax rate tier for retailers due to concerns over food inflation.
Officials revealed that the Treasury's initiative comes after meetings were held with company chief executive officers regarding this issue.
No final decision has been made yet, and discussions are ongoing ahead of the November budget announcement.
A Treasury spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
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