Research Briefing
Is my council going to be abolished?
The government said it will invite all two-tier local authority areas to restructure into unitary authorities, which is likely to result in fewer, larger authorities.
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Insight
Is my council going to be abolished?
The government said it will invite all two-tier local authority areas to restructure into unitary authorities, which is likely to result in fewer, larger authorities.
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Research Briefing
Local Government Finance Settlement 2025/26
Local authorities in England will have £69.4 billion to spend in 2025/26. Here we look at the changes in this year’s funding, and the longer-term context.
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Research Briefing
Further education funding in England
This briefing explains the different systems of funding available to further education providers in England, examines recent funding announcements and trends, and considers some related issues facing the further education sector.
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Research Briefing
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2024-25
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Research Briefing
How could the government change the business rates system?
Business rates are currently based on a property’s rateable value times a multiplier. Changes to the system could include new ways of calculating these factors.
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Insight
How could the government change the business rates system?
Business rates are currently based on a property’s rateable value times a multiplier. Changes to the system could include new ways of calculating these factors.
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Debate Pack
Support for pubs and the hospitality sector
There will be a debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 22nd October on support for pubs and the hospitality sector.
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Research Briefing
Independent schools: taxation and charitable status
Looks at the Labour government's proposals on independent schools, VAT and charitable (business rates) relief
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Research Briefing
What would happen if the single person discount on council tax was abolished?
The single person discount on council tax means people living alone pay less council tax. Average council tax per person would fall if the discount were removed.
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Insight
What would happen if the single person discount on council tax was abolished?
The single person discount on council tax means people living alone pay less council tax. Average council tax per person would fall if the discount were removed.
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Research Briefing
Tourist taxes in the UK
Tourist taxes, on accommodation such as hotels and bed and breakfasts, have been suggested in many quarters as a new source of funding for local authorities.
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Insight
Tourist taxes in the UK
Tourist taxes, on accommodation such as hotels and bed and breakfasts, have been suggested in many quarters as a new source of funding for local authorities.
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Research Briefing
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)
A briefing paper on Business Improvement Districts, which sets out the legal basis of BIDs and key statistics on their operations.
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Research Briefing
Council tax: FAQs
This Briefing Paper provides a general introduction to council tax, a tax levied on domestic properties in England, Scotland and Wales. It explains what council tax is, who has to pay it, how council tax is calculated and set, and whether any exemptions or discounts may be available.
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