6 h. ago Council tax band: how to check my council tax bands online for bill reduction or pay discount

April’s bill hikes are coming – but one simple check could save you money 💸

Economics

7 h. ago Residents and traders urged to share their views on Stirling's proposed new 'tourist tax'

Stirling Council is nurging residents, traders, tourism operators and visitors to share their thoughts as the council ponders the introduction of a new 'tourist tax' on visitors.

Politics

10 h. ago Check for unclaimed cash or bill discounts before household costs increase next month

Energy bills, Council Tax, streaming services and the TV licence are set to rise in April.

Economics

10 h. ago SNP Government blamed for council tax rises hitting Scots after '£7.8 billion raid' on town halls

Years of cuts to budgets have left many Scots councils struggling to deliver essential services.

Economics

11 h. ago First Minister John Swinney praises Perth and Kinross Council's budget

Councillors this week approved a 9.5 per cent rise in council tax

Politics

11 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council budget "addresses immediate needs"

Councillors agreed a council tax increase of 9.5 per cent on top of the Scottish Water charges increase of 9.9 per cent from April 2025

Politics

14 h. ago Depuff your face every morning with this skincare hack using unlikely household item

A big beauty hack is making the rounds online: a simple yet effective method using a rubber band by putting it on your ears to depuff your face every morning

Politics

39 h. ago Tax war brews over Britain’s charming little getaways by the sea

Second home owners are poised to fight back as Cornwall prepares to impose double council tax – leaving councillors fearing for their budgetCornwall councillor Steve Arthur is convinced that this year’s council budget will have a large hole in it because of tax-avoiding second home owners.Arthur, a local businessman who runs a holiday cottage firm in Perranporth on the north Cornish coast, expects many of the county’s second home owners to nominate their children as council tax payers. Continue reading...

Events

48 h. ago “What do I pay my Council Tax for?”: Outrage after Stockport residents to be hit with new bin charges

Stockport Council said it had to make savings worth £26m this year through cost-cutting measures and “efficiency” changes to balance the books

Economics

2 d. ago AD FEATURE: Check if you are eligible for council tax reduction and claim what's yours

The Welsh Government is urging people to check whether they are due a council tax reduction

Politics

3 d. ago Plans for Cardiff council tax rise, job cuts and parking changes move forward

A number of measures are being put forward by the council, including job cuts, increasing council tax and increasing the cost of car parking permits

Events

3 d. ago Manchester council tax to rise as opposition say £18m budget savings 'dodgier than Elon Musk's DOGE'

But ruling Labour councillors said the budget will ‘help fill people with civic pride’

Economics

3 d. ago Renfrewshire will see council tax rise by 9.5 per cent and major investment in schools and roads

The administration's spending plan was backed by two independents and a Liberal Democrat on Thursday.

Economics

4 d. ago Councillors clash over 8.9% council tax rise at key budget meeting

'None of us want to see cuts, none of us want to raise council tax, but we have to, we have no choice,' says cabinet member

Economics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax to rise by nine per cent following budget meeting

The SNP's budget was voted through at today's full council meeting after receiving the backing of Labour councillors.

Economics

4 d. ago Council budget plans to go before councillors as well as opposition's alternative proposal

Plaid Cymru have submitted an amendment which would include a lower council tax rise and more reserves being used to plug the budget gap

Politics

4 d. ago Stirling councillors agree 8.8 per cent council tax hike as budget discussions get underway

Stirling Council today approved a council tax rise of almost nine per cent as councillors agree the budget for the coming year.

Economics

4 d. ago Council tax bills will increase by 4.5% after council approves annual budget

It was approved after a lengthy and heated debate between members

Economics

4 d. ago Council Tax to rise by eight per cent in South Ayrshire as budget cuts revealed

Councillors were involved in heated debate this morning as they discussed the latest round of cuts.

Economics

4 d. ago How much council tax will go up in Rochdale for each household

The budget has been officially approved by the council

Politics