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UK Budget 2025 – The highlights for local government

LGIU Team

  • 26th November 2025
  • England & Wales Northern Ireland Scotland
  • 19 mins read

Here are the most relevant highlights from the 2025 UK Budget for local government. Toplines include the introduction of a new council tax surcharge, visitor levy, local growth fund, and changes to Business Rates Retention. Read on for more analysis and details.  

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