The complete revenues and benefits management solution for local authorities

Replace standalone systems with a single, fully integrated platform designed to support local government reorganisation, connecting revenues and benefits, automating processes, providing digital services and reducing operational risk. MRI enables faster, more accurate service delivery while giving your teams complete visibility and control across collection, processing and citizen interactions.

An integrated platform built to simplify complex revenues and benefits operations

Unify disparate systems, automate customer tasks, recover debt ethically and provide a 24/7 service while safeguarding service continuity throughout LGR

96.02%

Highest in-year collection rate
across UK suppliers (2024/25)

#1

Best match between predicted
and actual collection rates

45%

Of top Housing Benefit
processing authorities

MRI Revenues & Benefits
Simplify revenue collection

Increase collection rates while reducing administrative burden

Replace fragmented processes with one connected system for council tax and business rates. Automate billing, collections and recovery to improve accuracy, reduce delays and give your teams the control needed to maintain consistent revenue performance.

Council Tax Software
Accelerate benefits processing for vulnerable communities

Deliver timely accurate support with less intervention

Remove manual bottlenecks with integrated workflows that connect claims, assessments and updates in one platform. Process applications faster, reduce backlog and ensure vulnerable citizens receive the support they need without delay.

MRI Revenues & Benefits
Deliver seamless digital services for citizens

Enable self-service while improving data accuracy

Connect citizen interactions directly to your core system through digital portals and smart forms. Reduce avoidable contact, capture accurate data at source and provide residents with a more transparent service 24/7.

Council Tax Software
Automate processes to improve efficiency

Reduce workload while increasing speed and accuracy

Eliminate repetitive tasks with built-in automation. Process updates in real-time, improve consistency and reduce manual workload, enabling teams to focus on complex cases. Automation is policy-led and auditable, supporting ethical decision-making and protecting vulnerable residents.

MRI Revenues & Benefits
Improve debt recovery

Increase recovery rates while protecting vulnerable residents

Take an intelligent, ethical approach to recovery with data-driven insights. Segment accounts, tailor engagement and apply proportionate actions to improve outcomes, balancing financial resilience with social responsibility while protecting vulnerable residents and ensuring consistent, transparent processes.

Council Tax Software
Reduce risk with proven delivery expertise

Transition systems with confidence and minimal disruption

Move away from legacy and fragmented systems with a structured, low risk migration approach. MRI has an outstanding track record of providing large scale transformation including local government reorganisation, helping you consolidate multiple authorities into one platform while maintaining continuity, accuracy and control throughout.

MRI Revenues & Benefits
Gain real time insight with connected data

Make faster more informed decisions across teams

Access to real-time insight and a single source of truth is essential for finance, transformation and senior leadership teams, particularly in newly formed councils. Break down silos, monitor performance and make proactive decisions with a trusted, connected view to improve outcomes.

Council Tax Software
Extend capability with expert managed services

Maintain performance without increasing internal pressure

Strengthen your team with specialist support when it matters most. From year-on-year annual billing to system optimisation, access expert services that ensure continuity, reduce risk and help you deliver consistently high service standards.

You're in good hands with MRI Software

£5.3B housing benefit paid in 2024/25

£10.3B+ business rates collected in England

£1.6B+ council tax support paid in 2024/25

£58M+ Discretionary Housing Payments paid in 2024/25

Key Takeaways

Local authorities are under increasing pressure to deliver efficient, resilient services while navigating complex structural and policy changes. The following key takeaways highlight how MRI supports councils in modernising Revenues & Benefits operations, reducing risk, and improving outcomes for both staff and residents.

  1. Proven delivery at scale
    MRI is trusted by UK councils to deliver large, complex transformation programmes, including local government reorganisation. Its track record gives authorities confidence in managing structural change.
  2. Ethical, policy‑led automation
    Built‑in automation ensures consistent, compliant services aligned with local policy. This reduces errors and helps safeguard vulnerable residents.
  3. Connected Revenues & Benefits data
    A single source of truth improves accuracy, insight and operational decision‑making across teams. Councils gain clearer visibility of caseloads and performance.
  4. Lower operational risk through integration
    A unified platform replaces multiple vendors and fragmented systems, simplifying support and strengthening service resilience.
  5. Open ecosystem and managed services
    MRI’s open architecture and expert services give councils the flexibility and control to adapt quickly and deliver future‑ready services.

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