Retailers call for government clarification on Crossrail funds

Following the Royal Assent of the Crossrail Bill last week, the British Retail Consortium has called on the government to clarify business’ contribution to the £16bn project.

When Crossrail was first given the go-ahead last October, the government indicated the costs of the project would be met by roughly equal contributions from three sources - taxpayers, fare-payers and the London business community. However, to date, the government has not provided a clear explanation of how...

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