October 27, 2011
The Public and Commercial Services union which represents civil and public servants has called on the government to invest in HM Revenue and Customs rather than cut costs. The government has acknowledged concerns raised by the Treasury select committee about a problem with leadership in Revenue and Customs but the continuing drive to cut staff ...
September 8, 2011
In less than two months’ time Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bags. The Welsh Government has launched a campaign to ensure everyone is ready for the charge. The campaign will run until the five pence minimum charge for a single-use carrier bag is introduced on Saturday ...
June 22, 2011
Over 3,000 households in Cardiff are set to benefit from an additional reduction in council tax this year. Up to £110 will automatically be credited to the accounts of pensioners who qualify for the discount. Cardiff Council’s Pensioner Reduction Scheme is funded by the Welsh Government. There is no need to apply for the reduction ...
November 20, 2009
3,000 households in Cardiff are set to benefit from an additional reduction in council tax over the next year. Up to £55 will automatically be credited to the accounts of pensioners who qualify for the discount. Cardiff Council’s Pensioner Reduction Scheme is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and is beginning this week. There is ...