Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill 2016-17

Documents to download

This paper provides a brief account of the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill 2016-17.

What would happen if the single person discount on council tax was abolished?

The single person discount on council tax means people living alone pay less council tax. Average council tax per person would fall if the discount were removed.
- Local government
Financial scrutiny in Parliament

One of Parliament’s most important roles is to control and scrutinise tax and spending. Here we explain how it does this and how it compares internationally.
Public Finances: Key Economic Indicators

Latest data on government net borrowing and net debt.
- Economic situation
- Public spending