Finance

Another 5% Council Tax Increase Expected Amid Budget Shortfall

Council tax in Brighton and Hove is set to rise by nearly 5% next spring as the city faces a significant budget deficit. This...

Cardiff Council Braces for Service Cuts Amid Growing Budget Shortfall

Cardiff Council is preparing for the possibility of significant service cuts as it faces a projected £49 million budget shortfall for the 2025-26 financial...

Highland Council to Launch Consultation on Proposed Tourist Tax

The Highland Council has announced plans to initiate a public consultation on the introduction of a new tourist tax in the region, following the...

Government Extends Support Fund to Assist North East Households During Winter

The UK Government has announced a crucial extension to the Household Support Fund (HSF), ensuring that the £421 million scheme will remain in place...

Aberdeen Advances Plans for Potential ‘Tourist Tax’ as Council Moves Towards Consultation

The introduction of a visitor levy, commonly known as a "tourist tax," in Aberdeen has taken a significant step forward as the city council’s...

Coventry Ranks Among Top UK Cities for Hourly Wage Growth

Coventry has been recognised as one of the leading cities in the UK for hourly wage growth, placing eighth in a recent study. The...

£120k Lottery Grant Boosts Chester Arts Organisation’s Recovery Efforts

An arts organisation in Chester has secured a significant funding boost to enhance its work with individuals in recovery from addiction and those facing...

Birmingham Bin Workers Threaten Strike Over Proposed Pay Cuts and Role Downgrades

Birmingham’s refuse workers have warned that they could go on strike in response to plans by the city council to restructure its waste management...

Birmingham Council Crisis: The Five Key Impacts on Brummies Amid £50 Million Savings Shortfall

Birmingham City Council faces an unprecedented financial crisis, necessitating an additional £50 million in savings. As the council grapples with a growing budgetary black...

Southampton City Council Faces £10m Shortfall Despite Extensive Cost-Saving Measures

Southampton City Council is facing a daunting financial challenge as it seeks to plug a £40 million deficit in its finances for the upcoming...

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