UK government allocates £700 million extra to English councils, totaling over £2 billion for 2025-2026.

The UK government has announced a £700 million boost in funding for English councils for 2025-2026, increasing the total to over £2 billion. This includes a £200 million increase for social care and £515 million to cover national insurance costs. The overall funding for councils will rise to £69 billion, a 6% increase, but the County Councils Network criticizes the distribution, arguing it unfairly favors urban areas over rural ones.

December 18, 2024
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