Andy Burnham urged to tax online sales to save high streets
The British Chambers of Commerce president Andy Haldane has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tax online sales at a higher rate to help physical retail stores.
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The president of the British Chambers of Commerce, Andy Haldane, has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tax online sales at a higher rate than physical shops. The Guardian reported that Mr Haldane, a former senior adviser to the prime minister, urged the government to realign the tax system to help struggling high streets. [1]
The calls come as Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey prepare to deliver their first budget next week. According to the Guardian, business leaders want action to prevent more shop closures across the United Kingdom and level the playing field for traditional retailers. [1]
Andy Burnham has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party since July 2026. He previously served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 until 2026, as FTMQ News reported earlier. [2][4]
In short
- Andy Haldane urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tax internet sales at a higher rate than physical shops.
- The British Chambers of Commerce president called for action ahead of the government's first budget.
- Andy Burnham became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2026.
Sources
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- [1]Save high street by taxing online sales at higher rate, Burnham urgedThe Guardian, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Andy Burnham on Wikipedia
- [3]Shein beats local Australian fashion brands on ethics report FTMQ News, 1d ago
- [4]Andy Burnham to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy and increase missile supplies FTMQ News, 8d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 4 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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