15 h. ago Council tax alert as important check could save you 'thousands'

Martin Lewis warned that hundreds of thousands of properties could be in the wrong council tax band

Events

36 h. ago How much council tax is expected to go up in Bridgend this year

The proposals will now face scrutiny from members in the coming weeks

Politics

39 h. ago Brits could save 'thousands' by making key council tax check

Martin Lewis has explained that many homes are currently in the wrong council tax band

Politics

48 h. ago London council 'at risk of bankruptcy' to increase tax, fees and charges

The authority has admitted it will not be able to legally balance a budget without a bailout from the government

Economics

56 h. ago Furious beach hut owners threaten legal action over decision to charge them full council tax because they are 'second homes'

The huts in Mudeford Spit fell into the sights of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council as they scramble to fund local services.

Society

56 h. ago Council tax increase yet to be decided in Swansea but there is some good budget news

The public can now have its say on budget proposals for 2026-27

Economics

57 h. ago Flagship Reform council plans to raise tax by almost 4% – despite pledging cuts

In real terms, an average Band D household will see council tax increase by an estimated £67.47 per year under the changes

Politics

58 h. ago How much council tax is expected to go up by in Neath Port Talbot this year

Despite an increase in funding, the authority has said it will still have to meet a budget shortfall

Politics

58 h. ago Flagship Reform council proposes to raise tax almost 4% after pledging cuts

Kent County Council produced a draft budget for 2026-27 on Thursday evening, revealing a 3.99% council tax hike.

Politics

58 h. ago Scots face huge council tax increases in 2026 as local authorities 'close to bankruptcy'

The majority of Scotland's 32 local authorities have warned they are at risk of insolvency.

Economics

3 d. ago Andy Burnham promises police 'hub' in city centre crime hotspot Piccadilly Gardens

It would be funded through an increase in the policing element of council tax

Events

3 d. ago Will you be hit by another bills rise? Slew of town halls already planning inflation

In a fresh blow to hard-pressed families, a number of local authorities have already unveiled proposals to increase council tax by the maximum 4.99 per cent for 2026/27.

Economics

3 d. ago Pensioners urged to check for annual income boost of nearly £1,400

New research also indicates pensioners already claiming benefits or Council Tax Reductions are missing out on an average of £1,162 every year.

Economics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis reveals how to save £1,000s on council tax in three steps

Discounts and refunds worth thousands are going unclaimed

Economics

4 d. ago Beach hut owners claim they are being treated like 'wealthy NIMBYs' after being ordered to pay full council tax on 'second home'

The huts, worth around half a million pounds each, along Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head have fallen into the sights of the local council as it scrambles to fund local services.

Economics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis says three ways to cut council tax can save you thousands

You could receive £1000's back with these helpful tips

Politics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis urges people to check for Council Tax payout of up to £12,000

The consumer champion warned around 400,000 households are entitled to Council Tax refunds but not claiming.

Economics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis shares how your neighbours can save you thousands on your council tax

Martin Lewis has shared council tax advice that secured a £6,000 refund for an ITV viewer.

Politics

4 d. ago 'I won back £6,000 council tax refund after following Martin Lewis advice'

Speaking on the latest episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV, the MoneySavingExpert.com founder discussed how to challenge your council tax band

Economics

5 d. ago Owners of Britain's most exclusive beach huts to pay full council tax after council reclassifies them as second homes

Owners of Britain's most exclusive beach huts are facing a 50 percent council tax hike after penny-pinching officials decided they count as second homes.

Society