33 h. ago Council tax to go up in Cardiff as cost of parking permit changes to climb

Opposition groups put forward alternative budgets which included plans to increase council tax by less and trial a new recycling scheme but these were not carried

Economics

42 h. ago Sunday Mail Opinion: Nation can't tighten belt much more as prices set to rise

Council tax is rising by almost 16 per cent in some areas, water charges are going up by almost 10per cent, energy rates are going up and for those who don’t own their own home, their rents are likely to soar too.

Politics

42 h. ago Rent hikes of up to £600 a month from April 1 could leave thousands homeless

Millions more are facing an April Cruel Day cost of living nightmare with soaring rents, council tax, water charges and energy bills all hitting next month

Society

45 h. ago Soaring bills to leave households £450 worse off next month as analysis reveals which areas will be hit the worst

Research has found a typical household will be £450 worse off as a result of energy, water, council tax, mobile, broadband and entertainment bills all rising on the same day.

Economics

3 d. ago Falkirk Council will see 92 jobs go despite 15.6 per cent council tax hike

Councillors rejected many savings but others are made behind the scenes and jobs are going

Politics

3 d. ago Falkirk residents urged to check if they are entitled to council tax reduction

Hundreds of households could be eligible once the new rate is in place.

Politics

3 d. ago What Swansea Council's new £643m budget will mean for you and how much extra you'll have to pay

Council tax is going up by 5.95% to help pay for big increases to key services like social care, despite opposition calls 'to give the people of Swansea a break'

Economics

3 d. ago Check for Council Tax help before new higher payments start next month

National charity offers help to people struggling with Council Tax payments and other debt worries.

Economics

4 d. ago Dramatic moment council meeting turns to chaos as protestors chant 'shame' over proposed tax rises 

Bradford Council's annual budget meeting had only just got underway before it had to be paused due to the disruption.

Events

4 d. ago Falkirk to get biggest council tax rise in Scotland as 15.6% increase backed

The council back a motion by an independent councillor, who admitted they would take 'abuse' for the decision but insisted it was the right thing to do.

Politics

4 d. ago Largest council tax rise in Scotland confirmed as local authority imposes 15.6% hike

Ratepayers in the Falkirk Council area face a huge increase in their bills from next month as the struggling local authority attempts to balance its budget.

Economics

4 d. ago Council tax rise for people in Merthyr Tydfil county is confirmed

The budget was approved at a full council meeting held on Wednesday, March 5, meaning residents now know how much extra council tax they will have to pay in 2025/26

Economics

4 d. ago The amount of council tax people in Rhondda Cynon Taf will have to pay is going up

All councils in Wales are putting council tax up

Economics

4 d. ago Pay rise for Renfrewshire councillors weeks after council tax hike voted through

Change will see salary of leader jump from £42,698 to £50,063 and provost from £32,024 to £37,548.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP benefits worth £1,900 a year not being claimed by over 970,000 older Brits

The charity Independent Age says older Brits applying for the four main pensioner benefits - Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax reductions - would need to answer 450 questions to complete the applications

Economics

5 d. ago The city overrun by rats where rodents the size of cats lurk in bins, swarms take over train stations... and the Labour council which has started charging people a 'rat tax' to get rid of them

Residents of the Midlands city have said ongoing bin strikes, an increase in fly-tipping and HS2 building work has sparked an invasion of pesky rats and mice, as they continue to find rats at every corner.

Events

5 d. ago The city overrun by rats where rodents the size of cats lurk in bins, swarms take over train stations... and the Labour council has tarted changing people a 'rat tax' to get rid of them

Residents of the Midlands city have said ongoing bin strikes, an increase in fly-tipping and HS2 building work has sparked an invasion of pesky rats and mice, as they continue to find rats at every corner.

Events

5 d. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 15.6 per cent as councillors set budget

The four proposals range from 10 per cent to 15.6 per cent, with the administration proposing a 13.69 per cent rise

Economics

5 d. ago How much council tax will go up for each household in Tameside

The 4.99 per cent tax rise was approved at the latest town hall meeting

Politics

5 d. ago Council tax in one of the most popular parts of Wales could jump by almost 10% from next month

Taxpayers in Pembrokeshire are expected to be facing a 9.85 per cent increase in their bills, taking the average annual bill to well over £2,000

Politics