8 h. 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

20 h. 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

20 h. 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

21 h. 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

21 h. ago Scotland's top civil servant blames SNP Government's financial woes on 'economic shocks'

The outgoing permanent secretary of the Scottish Government has blamed a lack of financial sustainability on economic “shocks” he branded “unprecedented”.

Economics

24 h. 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

25 h. ago SNP ministers Shona Robison and Fiona Hyslop to quit Scottish Parliament

Shona Robison has held a host of ministerial briefs during her time as a MSP, most recently as SNP finance secretary

Politics

29 h. ago SNP finance secretary Shona Robison to quit Scottish Parliament

Shona Robison has held a host of ministerial briefs during her time as a MSP, most recently as SNP finance secretary

Politics

30 h. 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

30 h. ago The UK's most and least expensive cities to rent a home revealed

Rent costs have soared by 24 percent over the last three years, new data from Zoopla reveals

Society

36 h. ago Fury as Orkney Council set to increase council tax bills by an eyewatering 15%

Orkney Island residents have been left reeling after their local council confirmed its intention to hike council tax by a jaw-dropping 15 per cent in what is one of the nation's largest rises.

Economics

37 h. ago The Scottish authority that has hiked council tax by record 15% as SNP minister makes 'big bang' claim

The decision by Orkney comes after sharp council tax rises were agreed by a host of councils across Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow

Politics

48 h. ago New calls to cut Council Tax bills in half for every person living on their own

Council Tax bills are set to rise by up to 13 per cent across Scotland from April.

Economics

48 h. ago Renfrewshire Labour leader has 'no regrets' after SNP budget victory but says 'unserious' comment was 'over the top'

The administration's overall £583 million spending plan and 9.5 per cent council tax rise passed after a vote on Thursday.

Politics

49 h. ago Higher council tax on expensive homes could be on the way as SNP Finance chief backs reform

Shona Robison said reform of the council tax system would be a better use of time than a debate on replacement.

Economics

50 h. ago The Greater Manchester borough where council tax is going up 7.49 per cent

Furious row erupts at budget-setting council meeting

Politics

50 h. ago Stormy meeting ends in Greater Manchester borough's council tax going up 7.49 per cent

Furious row erupts at budget-setting council meeting

Events

55 h. ago SNP accused of 'raiding' £8bn from councils' core funding as tax poised to rise

New analysis has suggested SNP ministers have cut Scottish councils’ core funding by almost £8 billion.

Economics

59 h. ago Five million Brits have been in council tax arrears over the last five years, damning survey reveals

Exclusive research from Opinium has shown that one in 10 UK adults have been indebted to their local authority at some point, as some lift tax by up to 10 per cent from April.

Economics

2 d. ago Council tax band: how to check my council tax bands online for bill reduction or pay discount

April’s bill hikes are coming – but one simple check could save you money 💸

Economics