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Wales Humanists launches report on 100 years of disestablishment
Humanists UK backs first reading of disestablishment Bill

The Disestablishment of the Church of England Bill had its first reading in the UK Parliament today. The Bill would disestablish the Church of England and remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords. Humanists UK, which campaigns for a secular state, welcomed the introduction of the Bill. The Bill,… Read more »

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Local government minister will warn against 'excessive' council tax rises
‘No excuse’ for council tax hikes

Councils will see their Whitehall funding rise by £3.1 billion to £65 billion next year, local government minister Phil Woolas has announced. He said the 4.9 per cent increase represented a “good settlement” and warned local authorities there was no excuse for hikes in council tax or cuts in services next year. “By the end… Read more »

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The government has denied that nicer neighbourhoods will be subject to higher council taxes
New quality of life council tax mooted

The government is planning to introduce a new system of council tax based upon the quality of life and crime levels within the area, the Conservative party claims. Shadow communities and local government secretary Caroline Spelman believes that council tax bills could rise by more than four times for residents in areas of England with… Read more »