Starmer tells councils to pick up the bill for Labour's spending commitments
Briefly

The Independent focuses on important contemporary issues like reproductive rights and climate change, promoting affordable journalism. It emphasizes the need for trustworthy reporting, especially during pivotal moments in US history. Meanwhile, UK councils are grappling with significant financial challenges as Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorized raising local taxes significantly to address funding gaps. The Institute of Fiscal Studies warns that council tax may see its largest rise in two decades, worsening fiscal pressures on councils forced to increase taxes to cover shortfalls caused by governmental decisions.
The Independent has been essential in covering critical issues from reproductive rights to climate change, ensuring trustworthy journalism remains accessible to all readers.
With the potential for a 5 percent increase in council tax and rising local taxation, councils face significant financial pressures as the government shifts financial responsibility.
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