UK - Citizens face significant council tax hikes to fill a £28bn pensions deficit unless local government funding is increased, Lane Clark & Peackock (LCP) has warned.
According to research by LCP, council tax and business rates would have to rise by an average of 5% above inflation over the next few years to cover a £28bn pension shortfall in Local Government Pe...
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