40 h. ago Why local authorities are struggling to police food standards

Local authorities are short of resources at a time when the the temptation to cut corners may be higher, writes Zoe Betts

Events

5 d. ago Calls for everyone over the State Pension age to get council tax reduction

Pensioner incomes are not being taken into account when it comes to calculating Council Tax bills, according to a petition calling for reductions for people over the age of 66

Economics

5 d. ago New call for all people over State Pension age to get a Council Tax discount

An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.

Economics

9 d. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help cut cost of household bills

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

Economics

1 week ago Council tax bombshell: Eight London boroughs face big bill rises or major cuts to services

EXCLUSIVE: London boroughs facing being hard hit by the controversial shake-up include Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Camden and the City of London

Economics

1 week ago Council tax bombshell: Bills in London borough 'would have to soar 27%' to plug funding reforms black hole

EXCLUSIVE: London boroughs facing being hard hit by the controversial shake-up include Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Camden and the City of London

Economics

1 week ago Write off millions of pounds of council tax debt, say Scottish Greens

The party has tabled an amendment to the housing bill which would reduce the time limit for council tax arrears.

Economics

2 w. ago Council faces £100,000 tax bill as its ban on second home owners makes its new flats in multi

Bosses have been forced to lift the restriction on the flats in Hunstanton which were intended to go on the market - for local people only - in December 2023.

Economics

3 w. ago Reduce your Council Tax payment next month without claiming a discount

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

Economics

4 w. ago Millions of households could pay £38 less a month on council tax bill under new changes

The average band D household would pay approximately £38 less each month if they paid over 12 months instead of ten, according to figures from the the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Economics

4 w. ago Londoners face council tax rises of more than 5% in £2bn funding shift benefiting North and Midlands

Leading economists warn suburban boroughs such as Kingston, Richmond, Bromley and Barnet could be hit hard, as well as Westminster and Wandsworth

Economics

4 w. ago Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

The proposals are part of a Government consultation to make council tax collection practices fairer.

Economics

4 w. ago Council tax bills 'set to rise in Southern England' under Labour plan to send more taxpayers' money to the North

Local Government Minister Jim McMahon this morning unveiled proposals to 'modernise' they system and send more than £2billion 'to the places and communities that need it most'.

Economics

4 w. ago Council tax bills could rise in richer areas to fund struggling authorities

New Labour plans look to provide more support to areas where demand is greater

Economics

4 w. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics