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FINANCE

Council tax is a regressive tax - it's time to do something

By Jo Miller | 11 January 2018

With a tax based on 1991 property values, the decks are firmly stacked against a sector that is a...

FINANCE

Scots Budget reveals plan to increase income tax bands

By Heather Jameson | 14 December 2017

The Scottish Government has unveiled a draft budget which raises income tax in a bid to raise an ...

WHITEHALL

Budget 2017: Housing Revenue Account cap lifted for some

By Dan Peters | 22 November 2017

The Housing Revenue Account cap will be lifted for councils in ‘high-demand areas’ and stamp duty...

SOCIAL CARE

Raise more taxes to fund social care, report urges

By Hiba Mahamadi | 13 November 2017

The Government should consider increasing National Insurance contributions and inheritance tax to...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Council tax to be mostly spent on social care

By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 November 2017

Nearly 60% of council tax will have to be spent on adult social care and children’s services from...

FINANCE

Dump stamp duty for a mansion tax, says think tank

By Chris Mahony | 30 October 2017

The government should create a new council tax band for the most expensive homes to fund the abol...

FINANCE

Calls for Council Tax Support to be in review

By Dan Peters | 25 October 2017

Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) costs should be considered as part of the fair funding review, a...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

No council tax for care leavers

18 October 2017

A charity has backed the Scottish Government’s decision to exempt care leavers from council tax.

COUNCIL TAX

Counter-fraud pilot successful

By Dan Peters | 18 October 2017

Councils are encouraged to sign up to a joint counter-fraud initiative with Department for Work a...

WHITEHALL

Welsh council tax support extended to 2019

By Mark Conrad | 09 October 2017

The Welsh Government has announced it will extend its council tax reduction scheme into 2018/19 a...

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