29 h. ago Are you overpaying on bills? Our calculator could save you £780 – plus, how to wipe out your council tax

ARE you one of the millions of households currently pouring money down the drain? Our calculator reveals the staggering amount YOU could be overpaying on essential bills – as we show how to claw back hundreds of pounds by Christmas. Nine in ten households are shelling out too much on bills, according to smart money-saving...

Economics

45 h. ago Londoners who own expensive homes face being hammered in Budget after Reeves U

A new ‘mansion tax’ or higher council tax bands for costly properties are measures the Chancellor could announce

Politics

49 h. ago Council tax should be doubled for one group of people say experts

A group of experts has told the government the change has to be made

Politics

51 h. ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

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

Events

51 h. ago Check for £850 Council Tax discount and possible refund from your local council

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a discount on their annual Council Tax bill.

Economics

61 h. ago Raise property taxes on rich by £3.9 billion to slash council tax for majority, ministers told

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) say reforming property tax reform could slash council tax bills by 3% for four in five households, raising cash to fund vital public services

Economics

4 d. ago Reform council approves tax rise on second homes despite Farage calling it ‘extortion’

North Northamptonshire, one of nine councils led by rightwing populist party, will introduce policy in 2027

Politics

5 d. ago Reform council plans tax rise on second homes despite Farage calling it ‘extortion’

North Northamptonshire set to vote on policy earmarked for introduction in 2027

Politics

5 d. ago Reform UK council plans to DOUBLE tax on second homes despite Nigel Farage branding the idea 'madness' and 'extortion'

North Northamptonshire Council is considering proposals to introduce a 100 per cent premium on second homes from April 2027.

Economics

5 d. ago Perth council chief makes grim council tax rise warning over social care costs

The comments from Perth and Kinross Council's leader comes as he meets finance and health ministers to find a solution amid an "unprecedented" level of complex care packages in the region.

Events

6 d. ago Reeves wants to hit Middle England with 14 council tax bands, Tories claim... as shadow housing secretary accuses Labour of 'Left

The Conservative housing spokesman accused Labour of a 'Left-wing plot for higher council tax' that could leave households in the top band forking out almost nine times more than those in the lowest.

Events

7 d. ago Fury as UK council spends £200,000 reprinting tax bills due to minor typo

Bristol City Council dispatched 239,143 letters last month to clarify a "typographical error" on this year's council tax bills - despite the mistake having absolutely no effect on the amounts households are required to pay

Economics

7 d. ago Listing sites like Zoopla and Rightmove could determine how much council tax you pay

AVMs are used by property websites such as Zoopla and Rightmove to provide customers with an estimated value of a house quickly.

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands of people will no longer pay for council tax as 16 authorities drop charges

The tax breaks have already come into effect in Manchester and Barnsley and look set to be introduced to a further 14 local authorities across England.

Economics

8 d. ago Council tax hikes: Thousands of Londoners to pay for first time while some face bills doubling

Kensington and Chelsea is expected to follow in the footsteps of Wandsworth, Westminster and Hackney and double council tax bills for some home owners in the borough

Economics

8 d. ago Council tax bombshell: Thousands of Londoners to pay for first time while some face bills doubling

Kensington and Chelsea is expected to follow in the footsteps of Wandsworth, Westminster and Hackney and double council tax bills for some home owners in the borough

Economics

9 d. ago Council tax: thousands may not have to pay under new charity bill payment reduction campaign

The charity is urging local councils to act with compassion to support families 💛

Economics

9 d. ago Thousands won't have to pay council tax as 16 councils work to exempt people

A charity is urging more councils to agree not to charge one group of people council tax

Economics

9 d. ago More councils urged to exempt terminally ill people from council tax

Barnsley brought in the change last month, following Manchester City Council.

Politics

1 week ago New calls to scrap Council Tax payments for people over State Pension age

A new online petition is calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Economics