More or Less: Behind the Stats Council tax weirdness: Hartlepool vs Westminster
Feb 7, 2024
This podcast delves into the discrepancies in council tax payments between houses in Westminster and houses in Hartlepool. It exposes the regressive nature of the council tax system in England and the unfairness of outdated property valuations. The podcast also explores the UK population projections and the factors influencing them, including migration. Additionally, it discusses the difficulties in estimating the cost of junior doctor strikes in England.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Council Tax Discrepancies: Westminster vs Hartlepool
02:24 • 2min
Issues with the Council Tax System in England
04:51 • 3min
UK Population Projections and Migration Assumptions
08:07 • 4min
Population Growth, Net Migration, and Comparisons with Historical Data
11:58 • 5min
Estimating the Cost of Junior Doctor Strikes
17:13 • 14min