Councils warned over tax rises
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The government warns local authorities it will not hesitate to cap "excessive" council tax rises.
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By Destin Log, Fla.  Sep. 13--You can bank on it: When our city councilors talk about spending our tax dollars, a crowd is likely to show up.  Last week, more than two dozen taxpayers turned out for a meeting at the City Hall Annex.
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Increases to the minimum wage are beginning to be cause for concern for businesses, the CBI says.
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Scotland's local authorities prepare to set their council tax levels for the forthcoming financial year.
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Councils urge the government not to force them to adopt a "pay-as-you-throw" charging scheme on rubbish.
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New report says last-minute changes to the tax code are causing serious problems.
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UK brewer Scottish & Newcastle, warns of "substantial price increases" to offset rising costs.
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The venture capital industry is worried that a proposed increase in taxes on carried interest would hurt their ability to fund start-up companies.
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The government is expected to announce a 2% pay rise for England and Wales teachers, raising the threat of a strike.
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GORDON BROWN faces having to raise taxes or cut spending to curb burgeoning public borrowing, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said yesterday.
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City fears that the Bank of England's rescue package could herald slide in house prices.
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New parking rules to be introduced in England will cause "some chaos" and see fines soar, the AA warns.
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GORDON BROWN faces a new warning today that he will have to raise taxes by Â£7 billion or cut swaths of government spending if Labour wins next yearâs general election.
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Protests against cuts in the NHS are threatening to rival the rebellion against the poll tax, campaigners warn.
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Cycling needs more investment from the government, a transport watchdog warns.
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Council tax rebates could be used to encourage households to go green, a think tank claims.
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Welsh homeowners are to find out if they will have to pay a larger share of council tax next year.