Councils will be able to raise tax by up to 5.99%,after further relaxation of cap to address shortfall in social care fundingLocal authorities are to be allowed to raise council tax by up to 5.99% next year, after a further relaxation of the government-imposed cap to address shortfalls in funding for social care. Families across the UK could see their bills rise by up to £100 a year as a result of the announcement, and which will also see councils increasing the charge without holding local referendums.
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Source: guardian.co.uk