Example sentences of "by more than [art] rate " in BNC.
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1 | As we announced in the Budget , no one 's Uniform Business rate will go up this year by more than the rate of inflation — 4.1 per cent . |
2 | The positive K factor was intended to allow water prices to rise by more than the rate of inflation , in order to help finance a £18.65 billion investment programme over ten years . |
3 | However , even if the price of the house rises by more than the rate of inflation ( ie a real capital gain has been made ) capital gains tax ( CGT ) is not levied . |
4 | It is set annually by the Government and can not rise by more than the rate of inflation . |
5 | Do you think your collection will increase in value by more than the rate of inflation in the foreseeable future ? |
6 | It is well known to every hon. Member that under the old system , councils could put up rates by more than the rate of inflation . |
7 | Public spending has to be at the level the taxpayer can afford , but through our prudent management , we are able to increase spending for 1992-93 by more than the rate of inflation , allowing significant improvements in health , education , law and order , transport and the environment , amongst others . |
8 | Water rates will also increase by more than the rate of inflation . |