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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to fix SNP's mess'

Anas Sarwar urges voters to give Labour five years to address issues caused by the SNP, promising tax cuts and more affordable homes.
fromIndependent
10 hours ago

Revenue has registered judgment mortgages against home and farmland of fuel protest leader who claimed he owed taxman no money

The collector general has secured six debt judgments against James Geoghegan in the past six-and-a-half years for a total of almost €550,000.
Boston real estate
New York City
fromStrongtowns
10 hours ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar

Octopus Energy reported that its heat pump orders more than doubled in March compared to February, while sales of solar power systems increased by almost 80%. This trend reflects a growing consumer shift towards renewable energy solutions.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Local elections profile: Haringey

Haringey is at the heart of north London: it has leafy, affluent areas beside busy urban neighbourhoods; hundreds of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world; and great parks and open spaces.
London
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Council investigates alleged unauthorised development at Marian Finucane's former home in Kildare

Andrea Jebb purchased Stream House as a long-term investment for employee accommodation.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

ULA data breakdown: Mansion Tax hits commercial sector hardest

Measure ULA, a mansion tax, primarily generates revenue from commercial real estate transactions in Los Angeles, accounting for 55.5% of total revenue.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Wu releases $4.9 billion budget proposal amid 'difficult moment' for city's finances

Boston's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 is $4.9 billion with a 2.1% spending increase, the smallest since 2009.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Mahmood's migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests

Shabana Mahmood's migration changes are expected to save just 600m, about 6% of the 10bn the home secretary claimed, according to the government's own data.
UK politics
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections profile: Enfield

Enfield is London's northernmost borough, known for its mix of suburban areas, parks, and significant historical sites.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Some taxpayers may face 180 hit after personal allowance shake-up

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul

Thousands of unpaid carers face unfair benefit repayment demands despite a government initiative to address welfare injustices.
fromYahoo Life
6 days ago

Woman saves 70k working 9-5 to buy 650k home in London

Natalie O'Neill saved around £70,000 while working full-time to buy her first home without financial help from family, demonstrating financial independence and discipline.
Real estate
London politics
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

The major universal credit changes coming into force this week

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues, supported by donations, while the government implements significant changes to the welfare system.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Mansion tax could hit 165,000 homes in first year, Budget watchdog predicts

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain reporting integrity.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Martin Lewis issues his new year' money tips for households this April

The Independent provides crucial reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

The major universal credit changes coming into force this week

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues, supported by donations, while the government implements significant changes to the welfare system.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Mansion tax could hit 165,000 homes in first year, Budget watchdog predicts

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain reporting integrity.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England

Landlords are evicting tenants before new laws ban no-fault evictions, with reports of increased evictions noted by renters' unions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Richard Tice's firm alleged to have broken law by failing to pay tax

Richard Tice's company allegedly failed to pay required tax on dividends, leading to accusations of legal violations and tax evasion.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

People are so judgmental': the growing cohort of over-55s facing homelessness

Older individuals in the UK face rising homelessness due to inadequate benefits and soaring rents, leading to severe mental health impacts and loss of dignity.
#london-elections
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections 2026: London may become a political patchwork quilt

London's upcoming elections may see a significant shift in political power with multiple parties competing for control of councils.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes

Private tenants will have first refusal to purchase their rented homes if the SNP wins the Holyrood election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Our manifesto sets out a new direction for Wales one rooted in fairness but driven by ambition. We will take action where it is needed most - cutting NHS waiting times, supporting parents with the cost of childcare, raising standards in our schools, and growing a stronger Welsh economy that works for our communities.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Lib Dems pledge extra 300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

The Welsh Liberal Democrats aim to influence the next government with a focus on social care and environmental issues in the upcoming Senedd elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto

Scottish Conservatives plan to cut income tax and raise the personal allowance to benefit taxpayers and pensioners.
#council-tax
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Council tax rises for April confirmed as some areas face 9% increase

Council tax rates in England are increasing, with the majority of councils raising rates by 4.99% and some exceeding that limit.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Reform-led council set for England's largest tax rise despite pledge to cut rates

Worcestershire County Council received government permission to raise its council tax by up to 9% amid a claimed financial emergency.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England's largest council tax rise

Worcestershire will likely impose England's largest council tax rise (up to 9%), while government clears about 5bn of councils' SEND debts and adds recovery grants.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

Council tax in England will rise by 4.9% in 2026-27, increasing financial pressure on households amid rising costs of living.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Council tax rises for April confirmed as some areas face 9% increase

Council tax rates in England are increasing, with the majority of councils raising rates by 4.99% and some exceeding that limit.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Greens promise rent controls and 1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto

Wales Green Party proposes rent controls and transport reforms in its manifesto for the Senedd election.
#tourist-tax
Education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

SEND crisis: Vast majority of councils warn of insolvency and call for reform amid huge deficits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Eight in ten councils expect insolvency by 2028/29 due to rising SEND high-needs deficits unless the Government writes off deficits and reforms the system.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch advocates for tax cuts on energy bills instead of direct payments to households amid rising energy costs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why councils need tourism tax revenue by default'

London boroughs demand 50% of revenue from a new tourist tax to offset the 1.5bn annual costs of tourism-related services they provide.
#wandsworth-council
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council tax claim could 'mislead' residents - UKSA

Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax for four years may mislead taxpayers due to a rise in social care precept.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council tax claim could 'mislead' residents - UKSA

Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax for four years may mislead taxpayers due to a rise in social care precept.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Labour to axe 800 councillors and close 43 councils in sweeping shake-up - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour plans to cut 800 councillors and shut down 43 councils in England, restructuring local government by 2028.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Wales used Copilot to justify axing publicly funded body

I was alarmed and made a point to the board that the review refers to Microsoft Copilot as being used to evaluate the returns. I don't think you can rely on artificial intelligence to do that. It's just wrong.
UK politics
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Massscale fraud' feared in council lettings

Police probe in Barking and Dagenham alleges hundreds of council-owned homes were fraudulently allocated by corrupt housing officers, linked to organised crime and illicit use.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Potential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven

The government has selected seven sites for new town developments in England, with construction expected to start before the next general election.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Reform-led council approves councillor wage rise

Members of Kent County Council voted 45 in favor of a 3.8% increase in allowances, with 22 against and five abstentions, despite concerns over timing and optics.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Local leaders to be given powers to choose how some income tax is spent, Reeves says

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to grant local leaders control over portions of national tax revenue to stimulate economic growth in regions outside London.
UK news
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Council tax is going up in 33 London boroughs in April 2026 - here's by how much in each borough

Nearly all London boroughs will raise council tax up to 4.99% in 2026-27, adding nearly £100 annually to the average Band D bill.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reeves plans to give regional leaders a share of national tax revenues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to give regional leaders a share of national tax revenues to rebalance England's economy and shift spending power from Westminster.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Councils' temporary housing costs to more than double by 2029-30, says LGA

Since 2017-18, local authorities across England had spent almost 1.5bn more on temporary accommodation (TA) than had been reimbursed in housing benefit from the government. Without intervention, this figure is set to balloon to 3.9bn in the next four years, the LGA said as it urged the government to take action to help councils facing soaring demand and funding pressures.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Are additional taxes on second homes fair? Join The Independent Debate

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
#local-government-finance
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

The scandal of London councils' spending black holes

Local government councils raise council tax without demonstrating clear value or exploring efficiency improvements that private sector organizations routinely implement.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Flagship London borough warns of looming financial crisis as it makes big council tax announcement

Westminster will keep almost all council tax frozen, add a small adult social care precept, but warns of severe budget shortfalls from government funding changes.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This London borough will have the lowest council tax in the UK in 2026/27

Wandsworth will raise council tax by 2% for 2026/27, freezing the main element for the fourth consecutive year and retaining the lowest council tax nationally.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform UK's Kent council faces extreme risk' after passing first budget

Reform UK-led Kent council raised council tax 3.99%, leaving reserves low and exposing the authority to £411m of immediate financial risk.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform says it would cut green policies to fund 2bn income tax cut in Scotland

He urged moderate unionists no longer represented by the Tories and rational nationalists no longer represented by the SNP to find common ground in their support for Reform, but dismissed any prospect of a second referendum on independence in the medium term. I say no to the distraction of another referendum, for at least another 10 years, without ruling one out in the future, he said.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners

Scottish government raised income-tax thresholds modestly, cutting taxes mainly for low earners while using reserves, spending cuts, and borrowing to fund election pledges.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections

Redditch Borough Council voted to request postponement of May local elections to support local government reorganisation, citing £192,000 savings.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Council leader claims local authority bullied' to delay polls for extra funding and powers

Norfolk council leader withdrew from devolution and LGR after government reversed election postponement, accusing ministers of bullying by tying funding and powers to cancelling elections.
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