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Michael Gove announces insolvent councils will increase tax by 10 per cent next April

Communities Secretary Michael Gove will allow Slough and Thurrock councils to exceed the cap on council tax increases next April – LEON NEAL/GETTY IMAGES EUROPE Michael Gove announced council tax for some households will rise by up to 10 per cent in April after local councils declared virtual bankruptcy. Thurrock in Essex and Slough councils… Read More »