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politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Burnham Unveils Ambitious Reform Agenda, Faces Practical Pushback

Britain's new prime minister Andy Burnham used his first Commons address to outline sweeping reforms—from the possible scrapping of first-past-the-post by 2034 and donation caps to overhauling the water sector, social care, council tax, and welfare—while signaling that many moves depend on future reviews, political capital, and budget constraints, with climate, energy, and EU relations adding to the challenge ahead of the next election.

via politico.eu|

#andy-burnham #council-tax #labour-party

economy1 year ago•4 min saved

UK Spending Review 2025: Key Highlights and Future Investments

The UK's Spending Review impacts various aspects of daily life, including potential job changes in the public sector, extended free school meals for children in low-income families, increased funding for local community projects with likely council tax rises, continued bus fare caps, and investments in energy and affordable housing, all of which could influence household finances and local services.

via BBC|

#council-tax #economy #free-school-meals

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Northern Business Group Calls for Overhaul of Council Tax Bands"

The Northern Powerhouse Partnership is calling for an overhaul of council tax bands in England, arguing that the current system is unfair and in crisis. They are urging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to commit to a national revaluation in the upcoming Budget, proposing changes such as higher bands for expensive foreign-owned properties to level the field between richer and poorer councils. The government has stated that it has no plans for a nationwide band revaluation, but the NPP insists that the current system needs to be made fairer before the next general election.

via BBC.com|

#council-tax #government-funding #local-government