41 m. ago Emotional Martin Lewis welcomes changes to ‘aggressive’ council tax practice

An emotional Martin Lewis has hailed the government’s pledge to review 'aggressive' council tax collection practices.

Politics

61 m. ago Martin Lewis left 'teary' over update on 'vicious and aggressive' system affecting millions

The money saving expert was 'delighted' after the government announced a consultation into Council Tax debt payment plans

Politics

76 m. ago Martin Lewis welcomes plans to consult on fairer council tax debt collection

The consumer champion said he hopes that the consultation ‘could be the start of changing things’.

Economics

84 m. ago Martin Lewis says 'I'm emotional' as he responds to major council tax debt update

During an interview on Good Morning Britain with Martin Lewis, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Rt Hon Pat McFadden, announced that the government would consult on council tax debt collection practices

Economics

3 h. ago Martin Lewis calls for urgent change to Council Tax missed payment rules

The UK Government has listened to the consumer champion and aims to provide better support for those with Council Tax debt.

Economics

5 h. ago Sadiq Khan says some Londoners should pay more than double council tax

‘I think boroughs should be allowed to charge much, much more,’ he says

Economics

7 h. ago London boroughs should be allowed to charge more than double council tax, says Sadiq Khan

The Mayor of London suggested he wanted local councils in the capital to have more powers to ensure second and empty homes are in use

Politics

24 h. ago Councils should be allowed to charge more than double council tax, says Khan

The Mayor of London suggested he wanted local councils in the capital to have more powers to ensure second and empty homes are in use.

Politics

45 h. ago Council tax worker who embezzled £1m ordered to repay £165,000

Michael Paterson, 60, had unrestricted access to a system which allowed him to issue refunds to council taxpayers up to £3,000.

Economics

5 d. ago Pub where man was allegedly stabbed allowed to reopen by council

A man has been charged in connection with the incident

Politics

5 d. ago Government monitoring Newham Council over concerns at how 'broke' town hall is run

Ministers are concerned about the council’s ‘significant value for money weaknesses’ as well as ‘cultural and governance issues’

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5 d. ago Government intervenes in Newham Council over concerns at how 'broke' town hall is run

Ministers are concerned about the council’s ‘significant value for money weaknesses’ as well as ‘cultural and governance issues’

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5 d. ago Government intervenes in Newham over concerns at how 'broke' town hall run after 9% council tax hike

Ministers are concerned about the council’s ‘significant value for money weaknesses’ as well as ‘cultural and governance issues’

Politics

6 d. ago Gerwyn Price hoping double success bid doesn't go to dogs as Greyhound Derby charge Icemans Girl bids for glory

Price is a keen enthusiast for greyhound racing and is the proud owner of Icemans Girl

Politics

6 d. ago Fury as Barcelona cafe imposes 'table hogger' charge for tourists who outstay their welcome including doubled price for lingering more than an hour over your coffee

Bar Perfetto has clamped down on dilly-dallying tourists and has even doubled the price of coffee for those who take more than an hour to finish their drink.

Politics

8 d. ago The lesson for Labour? Until it can improve local lives and stop fearing Farage, more losses are coming | Polly Toynbee

Rapid, highly visible action in communities and a forthright attack on the new right – that is what’s needed nowIf you thought these elections were bad, just wait for the locals next May. Expect far worse for Labour, unless they act fast. As they tussle over which way to turn, left or right, stop and consider what’s ahead. They will be challenged by Reform UK in towns such as Barnsley, while their progressive city heartlands will be ravaged by Greens, Liberal Democrats, and pro-Palestine and other independents. Expect shocks in London boroughs that have been forever Labour. (Worth recalling that amid Labour’s landslide, Keir Starmer’s vote share in Holborn and St Pancras dropped by 17% in the general election when challenged by a pro-wealth tax radical.) With council elections in a third of seats in English cities, expect an eruption of local leftward rebellions.Those around Starmer may well be misidentifying the threat that matters most. Heavy vote losses to Lib Dems and Greens in ...

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1 week ago Schoolboy, 14, charged with attempted murder after double stabbing

Two teenagers remain in hospital with stab wounds

Events

2 w. ago New Council Tax warning to people inheriting a home from bereaved relative

Families inheriting a deceased relative’s home may have to pay additional Council Tax.

Events

2 w. ago Where is the cheapest council tax in the UK and how does London compare?

Nearly every London borough has increased council tax bills by the maximum amount allowed by the Government for the 2024/25 financial year

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2 w. ago Council Tax fraud warning as 1 in 6 Brits admit to dishonestly claiming discount

New research highlights an alarming trend in individuals dishonestly claiming the Single Person Discount

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