A group of 20 NHS hospital trusts have issued proceedings against 49 local authorities, seeking business rates relief. The trusts seek the right to be given 80% relief on their rates bills, bringing them in line with private hospitals, which count as charities. A preliminary hearing in the case, which could cost the councils £300m a year, was due to be heard today.
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