A business rates ‘loophole’ which could be costing English councils millions in lost council tax is to be reviewed by ministers.
Second-home owners currently pay council tax on their properties including when the property is available to rent infrequently during the year as properties are valued for business rates when owners declare their property is available to let as ‘holiday accommodation’ for 140 days or more in a year.

Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has set out his vision for tackling social problems linked to declining high streets.

A new study has found a substantial increase in calls from the public and professionals worried about a child.

The Prime Minister has formed five new business councils to advise on how to create the best business conditions after Brexit.

The West Midlands Combined Authority is poised to consider a £43 million investment in ten congestion busting projects.

Glasgow City Council has marked the construction of Europe's first ever 'smart canal' scheme, using technology to mitigate flood risk.

Public sector outsourcing spend has reached £1.42 billion as government bodies ramp up procurement for IT and tech services.

New analysis shows that children’s social care spending exceeded budgets by £800 million last year.

The Crown Commercial Service is launching a new agreement which makes renewable energy easier to source.

Two organisations are calling on the government to £200 million in using reading to combat loneliness.