英国的理事会认为,理事会非法增税高达25%,在平均账单中增加了451英镑。
UK councils consider illegal council tax hikes of up to 25%, adding £451 to average bills.
400万个英国家庭可能面临比法定限额高5倍的理事会税额增加,有些理事会建议提高最高25%。
Four million UK households may face council tax increases up to five times higher than the legal limit, with some councils proposing hikes of up to 25%.
温莎和梅登黑德皇家区正在考虑增加最多,这将增加平均账单的451英镑。
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is considering the largest increase, which would add £451 to the average bill.
地方政府协会认为,财政压力使得必须提出这些要求,但批评者警告说这将进一步给家庭财政带来压力。
The Local Government Association argues that financial pressures necessitate these raises, but critics warn this will strain household finances further.