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The Liberal Democrats have claimed that a report from a leading think tank backs its case for a local income tax. Though the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy’s (CIFA) report does not explicitly call for a local income tax (LIT), it concludes it is a “serious option.” The Liberal Democrats’ local government spokesman,… Read more »
The mail regulator has announced that is to investigate “serious service quality failings” at the Royal Mail. The investigation follows the revelation that Royal Mail has missed all of its annual service quality targets, at the same time as announcing a £220 million pre-tax profit. This is the company’s first profit for four years. Chairman… Read more »