Consultation: provisional local government finance settlement 2025 to 2026

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​ This consultation is distinct to that on the approach to determining new funding allocations for local authorities and fire and rescue services. This consultation relates to changes from 2025-26 only. The consultation on updating how local authorities are funded through the local government finance settlement from 2026-27 is available here: ​Local authority funding reform: objectives and principles,