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flag Nearly 90% of English councils will raise council taxes by the maximum 4.99%, the third year in a row.

flag Nearly nine in ten English councils will increase council taxes by the maximum 4.99% for the third year in a row, affecting most households. flag This rise, the highest allowed without a local referendum, aims to help cash-strapped councils avoid bankruptcy and fund services. flag Six councils have been allowed to consider even higher increases, up to 10%, due to severe financial shortages.

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