Millions face council tax rise of more than 5%

Millions of people in England are facing council tax rises above the normal limit, after the government allowed six areas to bypass a 5% cap on increases.Usually local authorities with social care duties can only raise council tax every year by up to 4.99% without a referendum, while others can increase it by up to 2.99%. But the government has now confirmed that Bradford Council will be allowed an increase of…