Local Government Finance Settlement 2025/26
Local authorities in England will have £69.4 billion to spend in 2025/26. Here we look at the changes in this year’s funding, and the longer-term context.

This note summarises the position on rate reliefs for charity shops.
Business rates: Relief for charity shops (49 KB , PDF)
This paper has been superseded by Library briefing 06247, Business rates.
Business rates: Relief for charity shops (49 KB , PDF)
Local authorities in England will have £69.4 billion to spend in 2025/26. Here we look at the changes in this year’s funding, and the longer-term context.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the closure of high street services in rural areas on Wednesday 5th February at 9:30am.