Key facts
- Tesco Chief Executive Ken Murphy has called for reform of the UK's business rates system.
- Murphy described the current business rates system as "fundamentally unfair."
- The call is aimed at boosting retailers.
Tesco Chief Executive Ken Murphy has urged UK Treasury minister John Healey to reform the business rates system, which he described as "fundamentally unfair." The call from the head of the UK's largest retailer aims to provide support for the retail sector.
Murphy's comments echo similar sentiments previously expressed by Tesco regarding support for pubs facing similar tax burdens.
