Kemi Badenoch says she has instructed lawyers over a 94% council tax rise
Badenoch speaks regarding tax hike Kemi Badenoch says that she has instructed lawyers to see whether it can block the government funding cut that Tory-run Wandsworth blames for a proposed 94% council tax rise. The Conservative leader said the increase in the south-west London borough was “outrageous” but that “they’re not doing it because they […]
1 month ago
How is it possible for a borough to raise council tax by 94% and could more councils follow?
It used to have one of the lowest council tax rates From next year, a London borough has announced plans for a record increase in council tax. While a final decision won’t be made until early 2027, the plans by Wandsworth Council were announced the plans at a meeting on Tuesday. As per The Times, […]
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UK council confirms plan to hike council tax by ‘outrageous’ 94%
It would be the highest council tax hike in English history A UK borough’s council has confirmed that it is has plans to increase council tax by 94%, the highest council tax hike in English history, as per The Times. The council said that the increase would be necessary unless the government considered cuts to […]
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UK council plotting 160% council tax hike in highest increase in English history
It would be the highest council tax hike in English history This borough’s council has been granted permission to raise bills by 160%, a higher rate than the standard cap as they announced cuts in funding. The tax hike is set to be the highest in England’s history, as reported by the Mirror. About 327,500 […]
2 months ago
Woman charged over video ‘showing prison officer having sex with inmate’
A woman has been charged after a video emerged allegedly showing a prison officer having sex with an inmate in a cell. The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation “after officers were made aware of a video allegedly filmed inside HMP Wandsworth”, via Sky News. They said they arrested a woman on the same day on […]
2 years ago
Manhunt launched after terror suspect escapes from UK prison
He is ‘most likely’ still in the London area Daniel Khalife, who was awaiting trial on terror charges, has escaped from Wandsworth prison. The 21-year-old is accused of leaving fake bombs at a military base while serving as a soldier. He is 6ft 2ins and is believed to have escaped HMP Wandsworth at around 07:50 […]
3 years ago