In recent months, a number of lobby groups have called for local governments to have more control over business rates income in their own constituencies, with communities secretary Eric Pickles even agreeing that councils should be able to keep around 80 to... Read More
Since the plastic bag tax was introduced in Wales, the country has seen a vast reduction in the number of carrier bags dispensed by retailers and a rise in households choosing to recycle during the weekly shop. However, new research has indicated that when... Read More