4 d. ago Martin Lewis explains how to claim council tax discount after April rise

Martin Lewis has explained how to claim council tax discount and check if your property is in the right price band after April’s rise.

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4 d. ago Is 'April Bills Day' just the start? Brits are hit with hikes to council tax, energy, water, NICs and vehicle duty... amid fears burden will have to rise AGAIN due to Trump tariffs

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting today - with fears Donald Trump 's tariffs will soon push the burden even higher.

Economics

4 d. ago National living wage rise kicks in as households brace for tax and bill hikes

The wage increase coincides with hikes to council tax, employer national insurance contributions and household bills.

Economics

5 d. ago How to beat Rachel Reeves' savage bill hikes TODAY: From council tax to cars, utilities and housing

Over half a dozen major household bills are set to rise this April meaning millions of households will be forced to pay hundreds of pounds a year more.

Economics

5 d. ago Are you worried about 'Awful April'? Take our poll as bills set to rise

April is bringing a wave of price hikes across the UK - from council tax to energy bills. With costs rising and wages stagnating, we're asking if you're worried

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5 d. ago Brace yourself for 'Awful April' cost of living increases from TOMORROW: Brits face fallout from hikes to council tax, energy bills, NICs and vehicle duty ... before Trump hammers us as well

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting tomorrow - before Donald Trump adds to the economic hammering.

Economics

8 d. ago New figures reveal Perth and Kinross Council is owed £36.8m in unpaid council tax

Perth and Kinross Council is owed more than £36.8million in unpaid council tax according to new figures, which come weeks after councillors voted to hike council tax by 9.5-per cent.

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1 week ago Countdown to Rachel Reeves' April Fools tax bomb! Brits face fallout from hikes in council tax, NICs, IHT, vehicle duty and energy bills ... and maybe Trump tariffs to come

Council tax and energy bills are set to go up from April 1, adding to the cost of running a home, even before Rachel Reeves gave her Spring Statement.

Economics

1 week ago Hike council tax on second homes in Scotland to help first time buyers, urge Greens

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said "homes are not for hoarding" as he called on the SNP Government to remove caps on council tax rises on second homes.

Economics

2 w. ago Stirling councillors vote to give themselves huge 40 per cent wage rise

Senior councillors at Stirling Council voted to give themselves a massive 40 per cent wage rise just weeks after hitting residents with an almost nine per cent hike in council tax.

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2 w. ago If you’re living alone, council tax already hits hard – so I’m dreading the new rises

Significant council tax hikes are about to hit most households in England, and for people who live alone like Katie Rosseinsky, these increases might feel like an especially worrying blow

Events

2 w. ago Most households in England face a THIRD YEAR of maximum council tax hikes and some will see an eye

After all councils confirmed their plans, an analysis showed how nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) of 153 upper-tier authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase.

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2 w. ago Few households avoid third year of maximum council tax hikes as plans approved

All 153 upper tier councils have now approved their council tax increases for 2025-26.

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3 w. ago Death threats sent to Scots council leaders after tax hikes and salary increases

One council leader has asked for increased security over the weekend following the rise in tax.

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3 w. ago London council announces cuts to children's services and ramps up taxes

Ealing Council voted overwhelmingly in favour of a budget that will increase council tax and the hike the social care levy

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4 w. ago Falkirk Council will see 92 jobs go despite 15.6 per cent council tax hike

Councillors rejected many savings but others are made behind the scenes and jobs are going

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last month Pay rise for Renfrewshire councillors weeks after council tax hike voted through

Change will see salary of leader jump from £42,698 to £50,063 and provost from £32,024 to £37,548.

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