The government has delayed the planned increase in small business corporation tax, the chancellor has revealed.
Announced as part of his Pre-Budget Report, Darling said the controversial decision to impose a 1% rise in corporation tax on 850,000 small businesses is to be deferred. The chancellor claimed the move would "help them until recovery is secured".
The decision was welcomed by business groups.
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