Why have the city’s bin collectors gone on strike? Jessica Murray reports“It’s been absolutely unbelievable,” William Timms, a pest controller, tells Hannah Moore.“Since March, calls have gone up...
Read MoreMinisters urged to act as energy, water, car tax, TV licences and a string of other increases squeeze householdsBill rises Britons face, from council tax to energy and carsWill bills continue to rise and what does it mean for...
Read MoreGreg Smith says parties on the right will ‘have to play nice’ if there is a chance of Labour winning the next electionNigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has defended politicians who get involved in entertainment...
Read MoreHighest possible rise for third year running comes as cash-strapped authorities try to repair finances and, for some, avoid bankruptcyMost households in England will be charged the maximum increase in council tax for the third...
Read MoreLevies on tourists and cruise ships considered by some local authorities in attempt to plug funding gapsCouncil tax costs in Scotland will hit record levels next month after local authorities agreed to raise rates by up to 15%,...
Read MoreResolution Foundation report says failure to reform has ‘slowly recreated the issues that undid the poll tax’Britain’s poorest households are paying an increasing share of their income on council tax, according...
Read MoreAngela Rayner says government ‘under no illusions’ as cash-strapped authorities try to avoid bankruptcySix English councils have been given permission by ministers to draw up cap-busting council tax bill increases of...
Read MoreExperts say it is inevitable government will let English local authorities exceed 5% cap if they are likely to go bustMinisters are under pressure to allow cash-strapped English local authorities to increase council tax by as...
Read MoreConsultation launched on increasing socially rented housing stock by limiting criteria allowing tenants to buy Ministers will make it harder for tenants in England to buy their own council homes under changes designed to...
Read MoreMargaret Hodge, the ex-Labour minister who now sits in the Lords, has criticised Wes Streeting on the BBCA minister has criticised her Tory shadow for talking about “joy” in the health sector about the funding it...
Read More5% rise would be almost three times above current levels of inflation and add £100 to the average family’s bills Labour has confirmed council tax rises will be kept at the 5% cap next year, which could mean a rise of...
Read MoreRise would be almost three times above current levels of inflation and add £100 to average family’s billsLabour has confirmed council tax rises will be kept at the 5% cap next year, which could mean a rise of...
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Another 900 staff will be transferred to other Whitehall
Home secretary rejects claims that plans for local inquiries
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
Reform UK leader has ‘no intention’ of agreeing to
Home secretary rejects claims that plans for local inquiries
Home secretary denies Labour is rowing back on pledge
Conservative party leader says ‘we end up with various
China’s 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into
China’s 84% tariffs against US products comes into force
Former PM says it is also the moment for