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Modest rise to council tax
Modest rise to council tax

By politics.co.uk staff Council tax rises are the lowest in 15 years as local authorities bow to government pressure to keep household bills low. The average tax for a Band D property will rise by £41 for the year, the Office for National Statistics said, an increase of three per cent. Ministers have warned councils,… Read more »

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Council tax bills will rise across England by 3 per cent this year
Council tax bills to rise 3 per cent

By politics.co.uk staff Council tax bills across England will rise by three per cent in the coming year – a drop on previous estimates. The Local Government Association (LGA) has revised its estimates for council tax increases down from the previous forecast of 3.5 per cent, as local authorities are revising their budgets. Average bills… Read more »