Councilors will vote on a potential 8.9% council tax increase, the largest in years, to cover rising employee costs. West Lothian Council Tax Could Rise By 8.9% After Freeze Years West Lothian councillors will vote on council tax Tuesday. They might agree to raise it by 8.95%. This increase would be the largest in several…
Police Scotland reviews recruitment due to £25.3M National Insurance costs starting in 2025-26, impacting future hiring. Police Scotland Rethinks Hiring Due to National Insurance Costs The head of Police Scotland, Jo Farrell, spoke recently. She discussed possible changes to hiring new officers. These changes relate to some extra costs. These costs are for National Insurance,…
Council tax in Oxfordshire will increase by 4.99 percent, the maximum permissible without a vote. Oxfordshire Council Tax Set To Rise By Maximum Allowed Amount English councils can raise council tax yearly. They can go up to 4.99 percent without a vote if they handle social care. Smaller councils have a 2.99 percent limit and…
Oxford anticipates over £1M loss due to a national insurance tax increase failing proper compensation. Oxford Faces £1 Million+ Loss Due to Government Tax Hike Hey, guess what’s happening with local councils? The UK added a 1.2% tax on employers’ national insurance. Rachel Reeves announced this in her budget. This tax increase impacts councils everywhere.…
SNP budget protects key services in North Ayrshire. Arran Centre, Rangers, and Libraries are all safe! North Ayrshire SNP Reveals Budget Prioritizing Local Services A group has a budget plan ready. It includes saving key local services. The Arran Outdoor Centre will stay open. Eglinton Park rangers will keep their jobs. All public libraries will…
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…
Discover why York people are asked to support local pubs. They face rising costs and complex laws. York Residents Encouraged to Support Their Local Pubs Now John Walker wrote about York pubs. He appreciates Rachael Maskell’s help. Large pub companies have too much power. Running pubs is now very expensive, he said. National Insurance and…
Bucks Fire Authority faces budget strain after national insurance changes increased employer contributions. Buckinghamshire Fire Service Faces National Insurance Hike Impact The government raised national insurance in late 2024. This happened during the Autumn Budget presentation. Employers now pay more national insurance, with their rate increasing to 15 percent from the previous 13.8 percent. Also,…