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PCS says staff reduction will worsen morale

PCS says staff reduction will worsen morale

October 27, 2011 No Comments

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 ...

Welsh Assembly launches carrier bag campaign

Welsh Assembly launches carrier bag campaign

September 8, 2011 No Comments

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 ...

Welsh Assembly discount pensioners’ Council Tax by £110 pa

Welsh Assembly discount pensioners’ Council Tax by £110 pa

June 22, 2011 No Comments

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 ...

More Council Tax reductions for Cardiff pensioners

More Council Tax reductions for Cardiff pensioners

November 20, 2009 No Comments

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 ...