Cheshire West and Chester

Halton Pubs Face Over £4.5k Tax Increase According to Research

Halton Pubs Face Over £4.5k Tax Increase According to Research

Runcorn and Widnes pubs could see tax bills rise by £4,526 annually, impacting profitability amidst rising costs. Halton Pubs Face Over £4.5k Tax Increase According to Research Pubs in Runcorn and Widnes might get higher tax bills. This could happen in April. The Conservative Party did some research about it. Their research says many pubs…

North West Councils Face Rising Agency Costs Due to Staffing Crisis

North West Councils Face Rising Agency Costs Due to Staffing Crisis

Councils’ agency spending soars amid staffing crisis. Social care is a significant factor, leading to increased costs. North West Councils Face Rising Agency Costs Due to Staffing Crisis Councils in the North West are using more agency workers. This costs more than hiring permanent staff. BBC research looked into council spending. They found big increases…