11 h. ago Six councils granted power to raise council tax without needing to consult residents

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has estimated that Wandsworth and Westminster councils would need to hike council tax by as much as 75 per cent to balance the books in the wake of government reforms

Politics

11 h. ago Council tax could soar 75% for some as Labour brags about hammering well

A new funding formula in England will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on those who lose out to impose cuts or raise more revenue locally.

Politics

13 h. ago Five London boroughs face larger council tax hikes than rest of country in funding shake

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Economics

18 h. ago Fears grow of major council tax hike after Labour's raid on funding to push more money into its heartlands

Almost half of local authorities will see their funding fall, even if they increase council tax by the maximum amount, under plans revealed yesterday.

Economics

23 h. ago Londoners face larger council tax hikes than rest of country

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Politics

25 h. ago Is your area a winner or loser from new council funding formula? Ministers divert money to Labour heartlands while London and South East face being battered with higher tax

A new funding formula will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on better-off authorities that have managed to keep bills under control.

Politics

25 h. ago Thousands of Londoners face larger council tax hikes than rest of country

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Politics

26 h. ago Thousands of Londoners to face larger council tax hikes than rest of country

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Politics

26 h. ago 'Tone deaf' toff throws 'council tax dinner' complete with Fray Bentos and Viennetta

An affluent lawyer has sparked a backlash after posting a get together with friends which had the theme 'council estate dinner' and also included chicken dippers and Sunny Delight

Politics

28 h. ago London and South East face being battered with higher council tax as ministers slash funding to 'wealthy' areas

A new funding formula will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on better-off authorities that have managed to keep bills under control.

Politics

29 h. ago South East faces higher council tax as funding cut for 'wealthy' areas

South East faces higher council tax as funding cut for 'wealthy' areas  Daily Mail

Economics

29 h. ago Major council tax change announced and what it means for you

Councils will see an increase of over 23% in their core spending power compared to 2024-25 to pay for services including bin collections, housing, and children’s services

Politics

57 h. ago New call to increase Council Tax discount for people living on their own

People living on their own receive a 25 per cent discount on their annual Council Tax bill.

Politics

3 d. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 top

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

Economics

3 d. ago New calls to scrap Council Tax payments for people over State Pension age

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Economics

7 d. ago £22 milllion 'black hole' in London council's finances sparks tax hike and spending cuts warning

Council leader says town hall’s situation is ‘incredibly difficult’

Economics

7 d. ago For the first time in 10 years, Mancunians are being asked what they want to spend on, not cut

But it is assumed council tax will still go up.

Politics

8 d. ago The Spin | From jaffas to the corridor of uncertainty – revel in cricket’s rich language of bowling

The act of bowling is simple, the vocabulary used to describe it reflects the difficulty in pinning down its artistry and craftEvery act in cricket’s history has begun with a bowler delivering a ball to a batter 22 yards away. Delivering. Like a postman delivers a council tax bill. Like a waiter delivers a round of drinks. Of all the verbs used to describe the bowling of a ball, this one speaks to the deep-seated cultural inequity that has plagued this sport since its inception.“If there was ever a word that proves we live in a batter’s world, this is it,” says Steve Harmison, the fearsome fast bowler turned commentator who delivered 16,313 balls for England across eight years. “But not every delivery is the same. Some come gift-wrapped like a present at Christmas. Some can jump up and smack you in the face.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Check for Council Tax discount and possible refund of up to £850 this Christmas

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

Economics

1 week ago How Manchester bosses are defending maximum council tax rise when things aren't actually as bad as usual

'Once you do not raise it, you lose it forever'

Economics