EU calls on Britain to raise taxes on high-value homes
The European Commission has called on Britain to raise taxes on higher value properties, build more houses, and consider "adjusting" the Help to Buy scheme
Nick Clegg: EU should focus on reforming itself
Nick Clegg has said that the EU should focus on reforming itself rather than offering "lectures" to member states.
The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking after the EU offered the British government a series of policy recommendations, including raising council tax on high-value homes, building more houses and adjusting the Help to Buy scheme.
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