House Price Crash, can it happen?

Council tax soars again as private firms profit

• Bills to rise by more than inflation in April
• Contractors accused of overcharging on bids

Householders face inflation-busting council tax rises of at least 4 per cent in April to help to pay for the costs of private sector contracts, The Times can reveal.

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…………………… council tax would be contained at only about 4 per cent by restricting further home care to the elderly and handicapped to keep costs down.



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