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- 1Labour-run London borough weighs record council tax rise●Labour-run London borough considers UK's biggest ever council tax rise https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/record-cou
Hammersmith and Fulham, a Labour-run London borough, is considering what would be the biggest council tax rise in UK history. The move would set a record for local taxation in Britain and is drawing attention to the pressure councils face over funding, with political debate expected over the size of the increase and its impact on residents.
- 21.7 million Londoners face steep council tax rises next year●More than 1.7million Londoners face massive council tax hike next year as cash crisis deepens https://www.standard.co.uk
The Standard reports that more than 1.7 million Londoners, including residents of Wandsworth, Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham, could face large council tax increases next year as local authorities grapple with deepening budget shortfalls. Areas long known for keeping bills low are among those affected, with the cash crisis forcing councils to consider significant hikes to protect services.