8 h. ago Scottish child payment increase ‘falls short’, says poverty action group

Tuesday’s Scottish Budget revealed the Scottish child payment will rise to £40 in 2027-28.

Politics

9 h. ago Scottish Budget 2026: What is the Scottish Child Payment, who gets it, how much is it, and how has the budget impacted it?

The Scottish Government has announced more help for struggling families as part of their latest budget.

Economics

9 h. ago Scottish budget LIVE: Income tax thresholds adjusted, mansion tax introduced and child payments increased

Follow along live as Finance Secretary Shona Robison sets out the 2026/27 budget.

Economics

9 h. ago How the Scottish Budget affects you – from Child Payment increase to new council tax bands

SCOTTISH Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison today unveiled the SNP's Budget for the year from April, as Holyrood gears up for May's election. The Nats minister had around £750million more than expected due to extra cash from the Treasury and better forecasts. But with mounting spending on devolved benefits and public sector pay, SNP chiefs...

Economics

67 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

3 d. 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

4 d. 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

6 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

7 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

3 w. ago Six councils granted power to raise council tax without needing to consult residents

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has estimated that Wandsworth and Westminster councils would need to hike council tax by as much as 75 per cent to balance the books in the wake of government reforms

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