On Wednesday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a "back to work" budget, which he claims will stimulate economic growth.

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Both councils have set out their annual budgets which both include a 3% rise.

Councillors have voted for a three per cent council tax rise in Dumfries and Galloway.

Residents in Carlisle are being given the chance to have their say on how the city council can save millions of pounds.

An increase in council tax by 1.95% is one part of the agreed 2016/17 budget. Leader of the Council says they faced some tough decisions.

What does the fuel increase, help for construction industry and small businesses mean for our Business Club members? 