It will amount to an average rise of up to £69 per home, the County Councils Network says.

Leaders are meeting this week to discuss budget plans in challenging discussions.

The chief negotiator says the UK's "particular proximity" to the bloc rules out a similar agreement.

Ministers urge firms to stop relying on "cheap labour", but critics warn of damage to the economy.

Residents in communities on the river are being evacuated as water threatens to top flood defences.

Interim chief executive Noel Quinn reveals extensive job cuts and restructuring to shake up the bank.

Fresh "danger to life" flood warnings are issued as the UK reels from damage caused by Storm Dennis.

The UK and EU will "rip each other apart" as they vie for advantage, France's foreign minister says.

Grant Shapps says the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, needs "a few days to decide on the date".

Boris Johnson sets priorities for his top team, following Sajid Javid's shock resignation.

Rishi Sunak takes over at the Treasury, as his predecessor says he had "no option but to resign".

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tells the BBC a sales ban could be brought forward again.

Growth in the services and construction sectors was offset by a "poor showing" from manufacturing.

Number 10 says "a range of government officials" are looking at the idea of a linking bridge.

The controversial high-speed rail project could potentially cost as much as £106bn.

A new report reveals that a suspect is charged in under 8% of recorded crimes in England and Wales.

The foreign secretary says the UK will be a "force for good in the world" as he begins his Asia-Pacific trip.

Boris Johnson unveils the plan as he launches a "year of climate action" alongside Sir David Attenborough.

But the EU's Michel Barnier offers a contrasting vision of negotiations, calling for a "level playing field".

After 47 years as a member of the European project, the UK will leave the EU at 23:00 GMT.

Claimants against the payday lender have been told they will receive little in compensation.

The chancellor is expected to tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link.

The government is to take control of the troubled train operator after two years of passenger chaos.

Reducing the minimum by £4,400 would help recruit NHS staff and teachers, says an independent committee.

Heart attack and stroke patients are among those facing long delays for crews to arrive, BBC finds.

Regulator calls for inspections after details of police tie-up with Meadowhall scheme emerge.

The Irish PM says it will be "difficult" to reach a deal this year, but Boris Johnson is bullish.

So far more than 2.7 million EU citizens have applied for settled status after Brexit in the UK.

Presentation slides published online give an insight into how the future relationship might pan out.

A crowdfunding project aims to raise £500,000 by the weekend to pay for the bell to ring on 31 January.

British Airways' owner IAG files a complaint to the EU arguing Flybe's rescue breaks state aid rules.

The ban, which starts on 14 April, comes after reviews of the industry by the commission and the government.

Emily Thornberry gains enough support just before nominations close, but Clive Lewis withdraws.

The Withdrawal Agreement Bill will now pass to the House of Lords for further scrutiny next week.

The retail group warns on profits as John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds steps down.

The EU Commission president says the sides must prioritise areas of agreement to meet talks deadline.

Property values were down by 1% after taking inflation into account, the Nationwide Building Society says.

Legislation implementing Boris Johnson's agreement to leave on 31 January returns to the Commons.

The average wage of a FTSE 100 boss equated to more than £900 an hour, research suggests.

The third MP to join the contest says Labour members are "ready to try something different".

The PM says Brexit is "one step closer" after MPs back his EU withdrawal bill by a majority of 124.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says he has had a meeting in No 10 to discuss ways to improve spending.

Seven Brexit-focused bills and plans for extra NHS funding are unveiled in the Queen's Speech.

The move comes as MPs gather for the first sitting of the new Parliament after the general election.

No 10 says the government wants to begin the legislation process before Christmas.

The PM meets the Queen to ask to form a new government, following the Conservatives' election victory.

Pitches about the NHS and Brexit come to the fore, but both Labour and the Tories face criticism too.

A leaked government document says customs plans for Northern Ireland may not be ready in time.

The Labour leader says he has "hard evidence" disproving claims there will be no border in the Irish Sea.

Boris Johnson's blueprint prompts attacks from Labour, the SNP and Lib Dems.

The party promises new spending on trains, buses and trams outside London.

UKIP promises a "clean-break Brexit" and a cut to net immigration to below 10,000 per year.

The party vows to slash rail fares and make travel free for young people under the age of 16.

Boris Johnson also says it will be easier for public bodies to "buy British" if the UK leaves the EU.

Three call centres face closure under a restructuring plan that unions called a "cruel blow".

Both main parties are not being honest ahead of the general election, an influential research group says.

Jeremy Corbyn says he has proof the NHS is part of US/UK trade talks - but the Tories reject his claim.

New analysis of election manifestos shows no major UK party's plans would reduce child poverty.

The prime minister courts the farming vote at a winter fair before he sets out pledges for Wales.

The party is also vowing to "put bad landlords out of business" if it wins the general election.

Nigel Farage pledges to cut foreign aid, cap immigration and plant trees, as he makes his pitch to voters.

The party promises to renationalise key industries, end tuition fees and scrap a rise in the pension age.

The PM says he will raise the threshold next year so people do not have to pay until they earn £9,500.

The party says it is entitled to rebut "nonsense" amid calls for action over rebranded Twitter account.

John McDonnell also says there would be a cap on chief executives' pay in the public sector.

The parties took the channel to court after their leaders were left out its head-to-head debate.

Boris Johnson says public services will benefit as planned corporation tax cuts are put on hold.

Labour would part-nationalise BT to deliver the policy and tax tech giants to help cover the £20bn cost.

The outgoing European Council chief says leaving the EU would leave the UK a "second-rate player".

The party says it will not set "arbitrary" targets but will aim to reduce immigration if it wins the election.

The former Conservative justice secretary will stand as an independent to oppose a "hard Brexit".

Boris Johnson says the Tories will double funding for research and development if they win the election.

A draft copy of a review into the project says it might cost even more than its current price of £88bn.

Nigel Farage says the party will not contest seats won by the Tories in 2017, but will stand against Labour.

The Brexit Party leader says he will try "for a few more days" to agree a leave alliance.

The SNP leader says Jeremy Corbyn would need to back the "principle" of a second independence referendum.

John McDonnell sets out investment plans, as the Tories also vow to spend on infrastructure.

Boris Johnson tells supporters he needed to get Parliament working again, as he launches the campaign.

The Lib Dem leader says a government led by her would "stop Brexit and build a brighter future".

Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Chris Bryant go through to the final round of voting to find John Bercow's successor.

The Brexit Party leader says the PM must ditch his EU deal - or he will stand candidates against Tories.

The Labour leader vows to take on the "elite" in "radical" election pitch, but the PM blames him for delaying Brexit.

Pro-Remain parties are planning to work together to prevent a Conservative majority at December's poll.

Jeremy Corbyn says Labour offers "real change" but Boris Johnson accuses him of "protest" politics at PMQs.

MPs approve the principle of a pre-Christmas poll but there is wrangling over the exact date.

MPs vote on a December poll - as Boris Johnson officially accepts a further Brexit delay until 31 January.

Worker rights: UK negotiators remove “adequate” from employment and environmental standards enforcement.

Production of thousands of coins intended to commemorate the UK's exit on 31 October is put on hold.

Ambassadors agree to postpone the 31 October deadline, but will not decide a date until next week.

Labour says it will "absolutely support" an election but only if a no-deal Brexit is "off the table".

Ministers are being urged to go for an early election - but some want to get a Brexit deal through first.

They fail to agree a new timetable to get the PM's deal into law, as the EU considers delaying Brexit.

It comes as Boris Johnson "pauses" his Brexit bill after MPs reject his fast-track Commons timetable.

Boris Johnson pauses Brexit legislation after MPs reject plan to get it through Commons in three days.

No 10 will push for an election if MPs rule out passing the bill in three days and the EU grants a Brexit delay.

The government says it is disappointed, but will go ahead with introducing legislation putting the deal into law.

Campaigners said the move would ensure that Boris Johnson fully complied with the Benn Act.

The PM wants "a straight up-and-down vote", but it is down to the Speaker to decide whether this happens.

No 10 source says an accompanying letter makes clear Boris Johnson believes an extension would be a mistake.

No 10 is trying to persuade MPs to back the PM's deal ahead of a vote in the Commons on Saturday.

Lord Pentland ruled the application by Remain campaigners was "misconceived and unjustified".

The prime minister hails "excellent deal" with the EU, but a successful vote in Parliament is not yet certain.

It is a blow for Boris Johnson as the PM heads to EU summit for more talks on his draft agreement.

Issues between the UK, EU and Ireland are said to be "pretty much sorted", but No 10 is still seeking the DUP's backing.

Crime and health take centre stage, but opposition parties dismiss the programme as "election manifesto".

Campaign material suggests the party accepts the UK might not have left the EU by the time of an election.

Five industry bodies are concerned a new Brexit deal won't give them a level playing field in the EU.

The pound hits a three-month high, and UK-focussed shares soar, on optimism of a Brexit breakthrough.

The EU's chief negotiator urges patience, as the deadline for reaching a deal with the UK nears.

Ireland's PM calls Brexit talks "very positive" and "very promising", with UK-EU meetings set to resume on Friday.

They say they are no closer to an agreement, but "with goodwill" there is still a chance a deal can be done.

Parliament will meet on Saturday 19 October after a key EU summit to approve the next steps for the UK.

The farmers' union says the government has "missed an opportunity" by not imposing more import taxes.

The source says Germany's Angela Merkel was highly pessimistic in a call with Boris Johnson, but the EU's top official hits back.

Government borrowing would reach its highest level in more than half a century, a think tank warns.

Lord Pentland says he must trust Boris Johnson to write a letter to the EU requesting an extension if no deal is agreed.

But Boris Johnson says the UK will still leave on 31 October "new deal or no deal - but no delay".

Government promises that it is prepared to write a letter seeking an Article 50 extension are contradictory, claim campaigners.

The PM updates MPs on his Brexit proposals but Jeremy Corbyn says the plans are "unrealistic".

The PM's plan would see Northern Ireland stay in the single market for goods but leave the customs union.

The PM's plan would see Northern Ireland stay in the EU single market for goods and new customs checks away from the border.

Addressing his party conference in Manchester, the PM says his offer requires compromise on both sides.

The PM addresses his party conference in Manchester before submitting the new proposals to Brussels.

The bakery chain wants to make sure that ingredients for its sausage rolls are safeguarded.

But the PM rejects reports there could be a series of customs posts set five or 10 miles back.

The chancellor holds out the prospect of tax cuts, as the PM faces more questions about his conduct.

Minister Stephen Barclay says the "moment of truth" is approaching, as Brussels asks for new ideas.

It is the seventh vote the government has lost in the Commons since Boris Johnson became PM.

The Irish prime minster made the remarks in New York as the House of Commons returned from suspension.

The party calls on other opposition leaders to unite around a no confidence motion that would remove Boris Johnson from office.

Emotions run high as MPs return to work after Tuesday's Supreme Court verdict, ruling prorogation unlawful.

Boris Johnson will give a statement in Parliament later in the wake of Tuesday's ruling.

Boris Johnson says he "profoundly disagrees" with the judges' decision, but MPs will return on Wednesday.

The Committee on Climate Change says the extra tax would help curb the growing demand for air travel.

Parliament could immediately reconvene if the PM loses, but he has not ruled out another suspension.

Members at the party's annual conference vote against a motion which would have called for Remain backing at an election.

Both sides promise to look for an agreement ahead of 31 October, following a meeting in Brussels.

A UK government statement says the written documents "reflect the ideas the UK has put forward".

The government insists "constructive" talks are ongoing after the EU's chief negotiator's remarks.

Judges at the Supreme Court continued to hear arguments over the legality of suspending Parliament.

He refuses to say which side he might back in a future referendum under a Labour government.

The Supreme Court hears competing arguments about the legality of the PM's decision to suspend Parliament.

Boris Johnson misses a press conference amid noisy protests, but says there has been "a lot of work".

Boris Johnson says the UK will leave by the deadline, but he is "cautiously optimistic" of getting a deal.

The Speaker says MPs will show "creativity" to avoid being bypassed, but is accused of being "politicised".

Boris Johnson denies lying over his reasons for the shutdown, after Scottish judges rule it unlawful.

Labour wants MPs to return to Parliament to scrutinise the government's plans for no deal.

Scotland's highest court says Boris Johnson, in effect, misled the Queen over the move.

Boris Johnson also rebuffs criticism of Parliament's five-week shutdown as a "load of nonsense".

In dramatic scenes in the Commons, MPs hold up signs, chant and sing songs to protest against the suspension.

MPs reject a second call from Boris Johnson for a snap election, before the suspension of Parliament begins.

Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar say "common ground was established" at their meeting in Dublin.

Labour and other parties vow to block mid-October election, as Lords pass anti-no-deal Brexit bill.