Andy Burnham’s plans to overhaul business rates in favour of Britain’s high streets could cost around £880m a year, according to new analysis

The Makerfield MP signalled he may look at hiking business rates on the giant warehouses, while lifting high street shops and pubs out of having to pay the business rates

Those calling for council tax and stamp duty to be ditched and replaced with a new system have been buoyed by Andy Burnham's likely appointment as Prime Minister