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Property rates set to increaseProperty surveyors have submitted their recommendations for the adjustment of zone rates to the Finance Ministry, with the system for the calculation of the so-called objective values – property prices used for tax purposes – including an additional 3,000 areas.The new values will start applying from January 1, 2021, provided developments on the coronavirus pandemic front allow it, otherwise it will be postponed till the second half of next year.
Brexit: Anger as ministers use obscure rule to deny MPs a vote on blocking chlorinated chicken importsExclusive: Ministers attacked for ‘unbelievable’ tactic to thwart expected Tory revolt to protect food standardsAn obscure rule is to be used to deny MPs a crucial vote aimed at blocking imports of chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef, sparking fresh fears about food quality after Brexit.Ministers are facing fierce criticism over their tactic to defeat an attempt to give powers to a new watchdog – amid suspicions that future trade deals, particularly with the US, will water down food and animal welfare standards.