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Scots see council tax hikes of up to 10%

Most local authorities in Scotland have raised their council tax by around five percent, after an enforced freeze was lifted.

Most local authorities in Scotland have raised their council tax by around 5%, after an enforced freeze was lifted.

But some cash-strapped councils have hiked their tax rate by up to 10% in a bid to raise more cash.Orkney Council is expected to push its council tax rises up to 10%, with East Lothian, Falkirk and Stirling Councils opting for a 7% increase.

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