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UK sets out 64 bln pounds funding for local councils


Britain plans to increase funding for local government councils by 4 billion pounds to 64 billion pounds ($81 billion) to address inflation-driven pressures, after cities Birmingham and Nottingham effectively declared bankruptcy.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-sets-out-64-bln-pounds-funding-local-councils-2023-12-18/


UK to implement carbon levy on imported goods by 2027


LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Britain will implement a new carbon import levy on some products from 2027 to help to protect businesses against cheaper imports from countries with less strict climate policies, the government said on Monday.

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-government-implement-carbon-levy-by-2027-2023-12-18/