MPs call for ‘long overdue’ reform of council tax property values in England

Tax is becoming increasingly regressive to the detriment of more deprived areas, committee says

MPs are urging the government to carry out a long overdue" reform of council tax property values in England.

The housing, communities and local government committee said the tax was becoming increasingly regressive to the detriment of more deprived areas.

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