3 h. ago Council tax reduction available to Brits on these 5 benefits

What you need to know about getting a council tax reduction

Politics

5 h. ago Brits on five benefits could get discount on their council tax

People claiming certain benefits could be entitled to a council tax reduction that lowers their bill

Politics

24 h. ago Failure to reform council tax labelled a ‘political humiliation’

Chris Deerin, head of Enlighten, said with previous moves to reform the tax having come to nothing, it is time for “Smith Commission-style body” to step in.

Politics

55 h. ago Dozens of councils to hike tax bills while cutting bin collection and road repairs from April – will you be affected?

MILLIONS of households could see their council tax bills rise while key services are cut from April. The County Councils Network (CCN) estimates that county and large rural councils will be hit with an £11billion funding gap by 2028/2029. As a result, it warned that many councils are likely to cut back on bin collections,...

Economics

63 h. ago Why residents on one side of this London street pay twice as much council tax than the other

Why residents on one side of this London street pay twice as much council tax than the other  The Telegraph

Economics

3 d. ago Four of Britain’s most expensive beach huts sell despite council tax decision

Last week the council made the controversial decision to start charging hut owners full council tax

Politics

4 d. ago Rural areas face yearly council tax rises 'for the foreseeable future' under Labour's bid to bribe urban heartlands threatened by Reform UK

England's largest councils have raised the alarm as new analysis suggests they are set to receive just 2p in Government funding for every £1 of their costs over the next three years.

Events

4 d. ago Anyone on Martin Lewis' MSE list can get cheaper council tax

Families could save hundreds or even thousands of pounds each year by knowing if they qualify

Politics

4 d. ago Voices: Are additional taxes on second homes fair? Join The Independent Debate

Have your say: Should second-home owners pay higher council tax, or are full charges on holiday properties unfair?

Society

4 d. ago Poorest in London's wealthiest borough face big council tax hike after Government slashes funding by £108m

Meanwhile, the wealthiest residents in Kensington and Chelsea will see their council tax double

Economics

5 d. ago Oldham’s council tax set to rise despite ‘change of direction’ in finances

The rise has been confirmed by Oldham's finance bosses.

Economics

5 d. ago Salford's council tax set to increase as vital services face 'significant pressure'

Councillors will vote on the proposal.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Unjustified money grab’: Why my £500k beach hut shouldn’t be slapped with extra £750

For almost 30 years, the owners of the 344 beach huts at Mudeford Sands in Dorset have enjoyed a discount on their second home council tax, but that is about to end. Alex Ross arrived by boat to discover a community feeling aggrieved

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Unjustified money grab’: Why my beach hut shouldn’t be slapped with extra £600

For almost 30 years, the owners of the 344 beach huts at Mudeford Sands in Dorset have enjoyed a discount on their second home council tax, but that is about to end. Alex Ross arrived by boat to discover a community feeling aggrieved

Economics

7 d. ago John Swinney puts a figure on 'reasonable' council tax rises as he hits out at large hikes

EXCLUSIVE: The SNP First Minister rejected claims councils may need to increase tax by 8%.

Events

8 d. ago Key route set for £20m works but anger at Welsh Government remains

'Council tax money is going on something that should be supported by the Welsh Government,' said one councillor

Economics

9 d. ago Mayor Sadiq Khan to raise council tax by £20 to help tackle phone thefts

Mayor Sadiq Khan to raise council tax by £20 to help tackle phone thefts  Southwark News

Economics

1 week ago Sadiq Khan plans to raise London council tax by more than £20 a year to fight phone theft

Sir Sadiq Khan has proposed raising the average Band D bill by more than £20, meaning the amount of council tax City Hall receives will exceed £500 per bill for the first time.

Economics

1 week ago How much is your council tax going up? Thousands more Londoners face bills over £2,000 for first time

Average households in half of London boroughs are expected to see hikes of over £100

Economics

1 week ago People on PIP may be able to claim backdated payments from other benefits

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Politics