The figures show the average Band D council tax set by local authorities in England, excluding parish precepts, for 2025-26 will be £2,236, which is an increase of £106 on 2024-25.

Council tax bands determine how much council tax you pay. ... if the capital value of your home is £80,000 and you live in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council area, your calculation would ...

A council has been paying more than triple what it would normally spend to fill some job vacancies, according to figures seen by the BBC. Norwich City Council paid £750 per day for a temporary ...