Tag: Taxation



LGA calls for Local Governments to set own Business Rates

Posted on 12 November, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

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

Plastic Bag Tax set to cost Households £5 per year

Posted on 29 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

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