The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the government to reverse its reductions in New Homes Bonus (NHB) payments, claiming two thirds of councils will be worse off as a result of the move.
Confidence in HMRC’s tax system at risk, PAC warns
A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) must take more care in cracking down on the super-rich in order to prevent undermining confidence in the whole system.
Aberdeenshire Council awarded £2m for storm repairs
The Scottish government has awarded an extra £2 million to the Aberdeenshire Council to help meet the cost of repairs carried out as a result of the damage caused by Storm Frank.
Suffolk Coastal and Waveney councils approve merge
Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils have signed an agreement to formally merge services to create a new ‘super district’ council, the first time two district councils have merged since 1974.
