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FINANCE

Scottish leaders brand tax reforms an 'insult'

By Sam Clayden | 02 March 2016

Scottish council leaders have branded Holyrood’s local tax reforms an ‘insult’ despite the first ...

WHITEHALL

Digital standards drive launched

By MJ reporter | 02 March 2016

New standards designed to improve the quality of council services delivered digitally will be lau...

FINANCE

Treasury transparency on tax and spend is a start

By Michael Burton | 01 March 2016

George Osborne's push for transparency is welcome but still doesn't bring central government up t...

FINANCE

Councils plan to charge extra council tax for second homes

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016

Councils in Wales have unveiled plans to start charging additional council tax for second homes.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Council asks for grant instead of precept

By Jamie Hailstone | 01 March 2016

Redcar and Cleveland BC has asked George Osborne for a ring-fenced grant instead of having to int...

FINANCE

Council tax – a levy too far?

By Christina Hirst | 29 February 2016

After MJ/LGiU research found nine in 10 councils were set to raise their council tax this year, C...

HEALTH

Swinney confirms £10.3bn settlement

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 February 2016

The Scottish deputy first minister, John Swinney, has confirmed the details of the overall fundin...

FINANCE

COSLA expresses doubts over tax reform plans

By Sam Clayden | 24 February 2016

Scottish council leaders remain sceptical about Nicola Sturgeon’s plans to shake up the country's...

WHITEHALL

Authorities left to clarify wording of council tax bills

By MJ reporter | 23 February 2016

Concerns have been expressed that the presentation of the adult social care precept on council ta...

FINANCE

Scots demand end to council tax freeze

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2016

Church leaders and trade union bosses have demanded an end to the Scottish Government’s freeze on...