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1. Nearly Every Local Authority Will Raise Council TaxMillions face hikes in council tax as the majority of town halls expect to raise rates, a think tank said on Thursday.
Research by the Local Government Information Unit found 94 percent of local authorities are planning council tax increases of up to 5 percent, as well as increasing charges for services such as green waste collection.
Some councils also plan to charge more for funerals, the research found.
It comes as council finances