2008-08-21
From October 2008, it is estimated that 100,000 people applying for pension credit, council tax benefit or housing benefit will only be able to have their claims backdated for three months, rather than the twelve months that is presently possible – potentially some households will lose out by as much as £2000.
2008-06-20
The SNP's proposals to scrap the unfair council tax and introduce a local income tax will benefit 72% of Glaswegians according to research by Glasgow City Council.
2008-05-06
A poll which shows voters across all political parties were in favour of plans to scrap the council tax was welcomed today by the SNP.
