# Burnham’s Tax Shifts for High Streets | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-03T08:20:20+00:00
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Andy Burnham is shaking up Labour’s tax strategy, hinting at targeted tweaks to support high streets — no hikes on income tax, VAT, or national insurance, but potential increases on business rates for warehouses and out-of-town sites, with funds redirected to slash or eliminate rates for pubs, cafes, and local shops. He’s also eyeing utility de-privatization and free bus passes for 16-18-year-olds to tackle the cost-of-living crisis — and he’s taking questions live on Reddit today. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fb8bf4319138f274

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