Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister

The Government has faced questions in the Commons over council tax increases next year (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Wire)

Council tax rises will help ensure local authorities are funded next year, a minister has said as he rejected Tory claims of a £2.4 billion “black hole”.

Communities minister Matthew Pennycook said the Government expects an additional £1.8 billion to be raised through council tax in 2025/26, adding that business rates and funding connected to new homes will contribute £600 million.