7 h. ago Council tax in Scotland: How much more you are paying from this month

The average bill in some areas is up by hundreds of pounds while others have had their bills increase by less than £80.

Economics

23 h. ago Working age households set to be £400 worse off during the new financial year

An increase in wages is likely to be off-set by rises to fuel bills and Council Tax.

Economics

24 h. ago Sky's 50p per day TV and Netflix pack can help Brits avoid April bill increases

Household bills including water, council tax, broadband and TV are on the up this month, but we found a way to beat the hikes with Sky's new TV and Netflix package

Politics

31 h. ago Martin Lewis shares two ways to potentially lower your council tax bill amid rising rates

The money-saving expert shared his advice on Good Morning Britain on two checks that could potentially reduce your Council Tax bill - but stressed the need for caution

Economics

43 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: Britain's police forces are a pathetic failure and a dark menace to our society. This is my plan to finally fix the problem

We pay these people, and we pay them a lot, as your council tax bill will tell you if you look. So why do they treat us as a nuisance and worse?

Events

46 h. ago ‘Fantasy figure’ to claim families £3,500 poorer under Labour, says Starmer

The Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch clashed over the UK economy in the Commons.

Economics

51 h. ago Tens of thousands of British jobs at risk as Trump unveils 'Liberation Day' tariffs TONIGHT: Fears UK will be flooded with cheap Chinese goods and Rachel Reeves forced to hike taxes

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have failed to carve out an exemption from the US president's trade war despite weeks of intense negotiations.

Events

60 h. ago Government pushes reforms of ‘green tape’ in bid to boost growth and nature

Review says current system of environmental regulations not working, but conservationists warn of ‘high risk’ to nature in planning reforms.

Politics

65 h. ago Keir Starmer claims Brits will be better off despite rising bills in 'awful April'

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that people will ultimately be better off despite soaring bills, including energy, water and council tax, in what has been dubbed 'awful April'

Politics

66 h. ago ‘Awful April’ bills rise will push people to poverty, homelessness and foodbanks, charities warn

Increasing cost of bills ranging from gas, electricity, water and council tax has left many ‘dangerously exposed’

Events

2 d. ago Council tax rises for millions from today – check if you can get yours for £0

Millions of households are facing a council tax rise from today, but there are ways you may be able to lower your bill – and 2.3million people can actually get it to £0

Economics

2 d. ago Council tax map: Find out the average bill in your area as 90% see maximum increase

Nine out of ten authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase this year

Economics

3 d. ago Check for unclaimed money or savings to help with rising bills this month

Council Tax, energy bills, broadband, mobile phones and the TV licence are all going up this month.

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis urges 400,000 people to claim Council Tax discount before new payment due this month

The consumer champion warned thousands of people are entitled to Council Tax savings but not claiming.

Economics

3 d. ago Households in these Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills

The Great British Insulation Scheme could help thousands of families reduce their gas and electricity costs this year as costs on tax, broadband and more is set to rise from today

Economics

3 d. ago Price increase: the areas worst affected by national council, car tax, TV licence rises of Awful April 2025

Household bills are soaring this April, with some regions facing eye-watering hikes 💸

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis explains how to claim council tax discount after April rise

Martin Lewis has explained how to claim council tax discount and check if your property is in the right price band after April’s rise.

Politics

3 d. ago Families in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on energy bills this year

A scheme could help low-income households save up to £400 each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades

Economics

3 d. ago Thousands in some Council Tax bands could save up to £400 on their energy bills

Energy bills are set to increase by 6.4% from April 1 as the energy price cap is set to rise

Economics

3 d. ago Voices: Energy, water, council tax – how are you coping with rising bills this ‘awful April’? Join The Independent Debate

As ‘awful April’ brings another wave of rising bills, we want to know — are you feeling the pinch, and has Labour’s handling of the cost of living crisis so far changed your view of Sir Keir Starmer’s government?

Economics