75 m. ago Tens of thousands of homeowners could be hit by new council tax bands as Rachel Reeves sets her sights on higher

Affluent Londoners and those in the South East are expected to be the prime targets as Chancellor Rachel Reeves tries to find £42billion to balance Labour 's books.

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11 h. ago Council tax in this London borough could go up again next year

The council said it faces a £53 million funding gap and ‘difficult decisions’ to make

Economics

18 h. ago 5 reasons why this London borough was named the happiest place to live

5 reasons why this London borough was named the happiest place to live  Richmond & Twickenham Times

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31 h. ago West London borough to routinely ask women if they're pregnant after baby found dead in bag

West London borough to routinely ask women if they're pregnant after baby found dead in bag  MyLondon

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3 d. ago ITV Good Morning Britain star says 'it's devastating' as he breaks down

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid and financial expert Martin Lewis discussed a change in council tax collection rules in Wales.

Politics

3 d. ago Stirling Council urged to halt 'tourist tax' plans until Scottish Government clarifies law

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for Stirling Council to either drop its plans for a 5-per cent overnight accommodation charge or wait until the Scottish Government clarifies the law.

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis reveals he had 'a cry' after 'devastating' Good Morning Britain appearance

The ITV star shined a light on a recent change in council tax collection rules

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4 d. ago Welsh councils warn of massive council tax rises or 13,000 job losses

Filling a gap from Welsh Government funding could see 20% rises in council tax, they have warned

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4 d. ago Parents banned from school sports day in London borough due to bad behaviour

Parents in south London told they’re no longer welcome at ‘the sports events we deliver to our affiliated schools during the school day’

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4 d. ago Parents banned from school sports in London borough due to bad behaviour

Parents in south London told they’re no longer welcome at ‘the sports events we deliver to our affiliated schools during the school day’

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5 d. ago Desperate Reeves 'could combine monster Budget tax hikes with council tax overhaul'

The IFS think-tank said Rachel Reeves should make fundamental changes - such as abolishing council tax and replacing it with a property tax.

Economics

5 d. ago Desperate Reeves 'could wrap monster Budget raid into council tax overhaul'

The IFS think-tank said Rachel Reeves should make fundamental changes - such as abolishing council tax and replacing it with a property tax.

Economics

6 d. ago 'I followed Martin Lewis tip and got £3,000 council tax refund'

Up to 400,000 homes are estimated to be in too high a council tax band - if this is you, then you may be able to challenge it and get a refund worth thousands of pounds

Economics

6 d. ago Thousands of UK households could get council tax discount and save hundreds

The Disabled Band Reduction Scheme is meant to help disabled people who may be in larger properties because of their needs

Politics

7 d. ago Revealed: London borough named graffiti capital of Britain as five of ten worst

Residents in one borough in the city filed more reports in three years than the likes of Manchester and Bristol

Politics

8 d. ago Who to contact if you're struggling with your mental health in every London borough

Who to contact if you're struggling with your mental health in every London borough  My London

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9 d. ago The council tax house price lottery: How some homes worth MILLIONS pay just 0.03% of their value

The system, based on house prices from 1991, has long been criticised because residents of some wealthy areas pay far less proportionally than those in more deprived ones.

Economics

9 d. ago West London council tax change may see bills shoot up for some

West London council tax change may see bills shoot up for some - what's happening and who's affected  MyLondon

Economics

1 week ago Tory plan to abolish stamp duty ‘will benefit London and the wealthiest the most’ – UK politics live

The Social Market Foundation thinktank says council tax reform and a property-based tax would be more sustainable and fairerVoting in the Labour deputy leadership election opens today. Lucy Powell, the former Commons leader, is seen as the favourite and, as Jessica Elgot reports, Powell told supporters yesterday that, if she is elected, she will use the post to argue for changes in the way the government is operating. “We can’t sugarcoat the fact that things aren’t going well,” she said.Powell is no longer a government minister and, if she is elected deputy leader, she will do the job from the backbenches. In an interview on Newsnight last night, Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary standing against Powell, said a Powell victory would be “destabilising” for the party. She said:[Electing Powell] risks destabilising the party we best achieve what we need to do together when we have those fierce conversations, including disagreements, behind closed doors.Members need to understa...

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1 week ago American tries British Sunday roast for first time and it's 'not what he expected'

Jon Barr headed to the London Borough of Kensington where he sampled reviewed the 'most British meal ever' for his fellow Americans at a traditional English pub

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