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‘Hugely disappointing’: Autumn Statement offers no recognition of local government financial issues

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, which increased the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and introduced new investment zones, failed to recognise the financial challenges local

The government has launched a consultation on its proposed business rates reset, potentially leading to a significant redistribution of council funding.

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