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Now Scots families face council tax rise of 17% as SNP set to ditch Humza's freeze Finance Secretary expected to announce end of council tax freeze on Wednesday Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By GEORGIA EDKINS SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 20:41, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 20:41, 30 November 2024 e-mail View comments Hard-pressed families face record council tax hikes as the SNP is expected to ditch the local levy freeze at the Budget this week. The move could see residents in some parts of the country hit with a council tax rise next year of up to 17 per cent as town hall chiefs scramble to fill their budget blackholes. Umbrella local authority body COSLA has demanded SNP ministers remove the freeze imposed by Former First Minister Humza Yousaf earlier this year. And they have insisted that they do not impose a cap on council tax rises, citing extreme financial strain owing to consistent Scottish Government underfunding and Labour hikes to employer National Insurance Contributions. A Scottish Government insider last night confirmed that a lift on Mr Yousaf’s freeze on council tax was likely to be announced when Finance Secretary Shona Robison delivers her Budget on Wednesday. Now, individual councils have revealed how taxes could rise and local services may be hit as they draw up budget plans. Our research shows that in Aberdeenshire, council tax could rise by up to 17 per cent - and a staggering 67 per cent over the next four years. Finance Secretary Shona Robison delivers her Budget on Wednesday Town hall bosses are also planning a raft of cost savings which could see school hours cut, a reduction in the frequency of bin collections and even street lights dimmed save for the darkest winter months. A number of them have warned in budget consultation documents of a growing financial crisis, with local government research showing the sector across Scotland could face a budget gap of £392.7 million in the next financial year, 2025/26. In some cases, staff numbers may be reduced in schools, while parents will have to find alternative childcare owing to proposals to cut school hours. The war on motorists is set to continue apace, as workplace parking charges are being considered, as well as the extension of paid parking hours. Support for council buildings could also be affected as local authorities including Dumfries and Galloway consider cutting cleaning costs. Meanwhile, Edinburgh City Council, which needs to find an additional £30m next year, continues to pursue a visitor levy. Last night, Scottish Conservative finance and local government spokesman Craig Hoy said: ‘These eye-watering proposals will alarm hard-pressed households across Scotland. ‘Savage SNP cuts to councils mean they are already paying more and getting less in return. ‘After Labour’s tax-grabbing Budget, the last thing they need is more tax hikes thanks to SNP underfunding.’ He added: ‘Scots urgently need politicians to be focused on common sense, that will reduce the tax burden and protect essential services.’ Scottish Labour Local Government spokesman Mark Griffin said: ‘After years of brutal budget cuts by the SNP, councils across Scotland are facing impossible choices. ‘Services have already been cut to the bone and now tax hikes could be forced on hard-pressed households as a result of SNP cuts. ‘Scots cannot keep paying more and getting less because of the SNP’s incompetence – we need a change in direction.’ Mr Yousaf angered local authorities in March last year when he brought in a council tax freeze without their knowledge. COSLA claimed the move ‘ran against’ a previous agreement and ‘took power out of the hands of local decision-makers’. It also said it ‘increased short- and long-term financial pressures, negatively impacting our councils’ ability to provide sustainable services and facilities’. The Accounts Commission have projected a Local Government budget gap of £392.7 million in 2025/26, rising to a cumulative gap of £780 million by 2026/27. Local authorities fear the cuts could become so devastating that they will struggle to fund even essential services. UNISON Scotland secretary Lilian Macer said: ‘Local services and council staff are under enormous pressure. A repeat of last year’s council tax freeze would be an exercise in social vandalism Scotland can’t afford. ‘An improvement service report earlier this year said financial pressures were preventing local authorities from recruiting staff in crucial areas like planning, environmental health, and building standards. ‘The Scottish government needs to give councils a fairer funding settlement and more control over how they deliver services.’ According to a survey published by the Local Government Information Unit last week, some 57 per cent of respondents expected council tax rises of 5-10 per cent from April next year, while 18 per cent said rises of 10-15 per cent were likely. The MoS has found a number of councils are proposing such enormous hikes in their budget documents, including Falkirk, Angus and Aberdeen City. Aberdeenshire council is proposing the highest rates. Councils have stipulated they are at the consultation stage of their budget plans, and no decisions have yet been taken. A Scottish Government spokesman said: ‘The Finance Secretary will announce the details of next year’s Scottish Budget on December 4. ‘The Scottish Government has made available record funding of over £14 billion to councils this year, a real-terms increase on last year, with almost £1 billion included in councils’ general revenue grant as part of our commitment to the Verity House Agreement. ‘Ministers are invested in delivering fairer, more inclusive and fiscally sustainable forms of local taxation.’ Humza Yousaf SNP Share or comment on this article: Now Scots families face council tax rise of 17% as SNP set to ditch Humza's freeze e-mail Add comment

Carbon Streaming Announces Board and CEO ChangesComcast Premieres "Our Blues Makes Us Gold," A Compelling Documentary Celebrating North Carolina A&T's Global Impact and Historic LegacyCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday as Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag and were met by Buckeyes who confronted them. Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game. Ohio State police said in a statement “multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray.” Ohio State police will investigate the fight, according to the statement. After the Ohio State players confronted their bitter rivals at midfield, defensive end Jack Sawyer grabbed the top of the Wolverines' flag and ripped it off the pole as the brawl moved toward the Michigan bench. Eventually, police officers rushed into the ugly scene. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he understood the actions of his players. “There are some prideful guys on our team who weren't going to sit back and let that happen,” Day said. The two Ohio State players made available after the game brushed off questions about it. Michigan running back Kalel Mullings, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, didn't like how the Buckeyes players involved themselves in the Wolverines' postgame celebration. He called it “classless.” “For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game," he said in an on-field interview with Fox Sports. “It’s just bad for the sport, bad for college football. But at the end of the day, you know some people got to — they got to learn how to lose, man. ... We had 60 minutes, we had four quarters, to do all that fighting.” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said everybody needs to do better. “So much emotions on both sides," he said. "Rivalry games get heated, especially this one. It’s the biggest one in the country, so we got to handle that better.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballRuben Amorim impressed with Arsenal’s corners after first defeat as Man Utd boss

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Quite possibly bringing an end to a Hall of Fame career, the Jets have place offensive tackle Tyron Smith on injured reserve. This, according to multiple sources . Smith signed with the Jets this offseason and as was the case with so many moves, it failed spectacularly. Smith was nowhere near the player the Jets thought they were getting as he gave up more sacks through 9-plus games this year than he did in all of 2023. With Smith heading to IR, offensive lineman Xavier Newman has been activated and will give the Jets some depth along the interior O-line. Running back Kene Nwangwu was also elevated from the practice squad ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with the Seahawks. This article first appeared on JetNation.com and was syndicated with permission.

Ottawa Senators (10-11-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (13-8-3, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -123, Senators +102; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators visit the Los Angeles Kings after Adam Gaudette's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 4-3 win. Los Angeles has a 13-8-3 record overall and a 7-2-1 record in home games. The Kings have conceded 65 goals while scoring 71 for a +6 scoring differential. Ottawa is 10-11-1 overall and 4-6-0 on the road. The Senators have allowed 71 goals while scoring 70 for a -1 scoring differential. Saturday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Senators won the last meeting 8-7 in overtime. Gaudette scored two goals in the win. TOP PERFORMERS: Anze Kopitar has seven goals and 20 assists for the Kings. Adrian Kempe has six goals and five assists over the past 10 games. Brady Tkachuk has 11 goals and 12 assists for the Senators. Gaudette has scored five goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 5-5-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game. Senators: 4-5-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.9 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game. INJURIES: Kings: None listed. Senators: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .