8 h. ago Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid tax on second home after council ‘error’

Mr Healey underpaid around £1,500 in tax after an “administrative error” by the local authority, Westminster Council

Society

9 h. ago Defence Secretary facing embarrassment after failing to pay full council tax on his second home in Westminster

Mr Healey became the latest senior minister to face questions about his financial affairs after an 'administrative error' by Westminster Council left him underpaying by almost £1,500.

Society

18 h. ago Kensington and Chelsea could double council tax bills on second homes

The Tory-run council managed to dodge implementing the levy in April when others did, but now say financial pressures have forced their hand

Economics

37 h. ago Kensington and Chelsea poised to double council tax bills on second homes

The Tory-run council managed to dodge implementing the levy in April when others did, but now say financial pressures have forced their hand

Economics

37 h. ago Families in suburbs and shires 'face even HIGHER council tax bills' as ministers announce billions of pounds in government funding will be shifted to Labour's urban heartlands

The government is facing a bitter backlash after unveiling a 'fairer' funding system targeting central resources on areas classified as suffering 'deprivation'.

Politics

40 h. ago How could council tax change in budget – and who would be hardest hit?

How could council tax change in budget – and who would be hardest hit?  The Guardian

Economics

52 h. ago Labour ‘planning council tax hike of 10% for millions’ avoiding referendum as some regions in UK set to reap more cash

LABOUR MPs are looking at hiking council tax by 10 per cent for millions of Brits in regions of the UK without a referendum, The i Paper reports. This will mean local authorities in London could raise their council tax rates above the 5 per cent cap that is currently set without public vote. The...

Economics

64 h. ago Budget 2025: Which tax rises could hit you as Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets millions with new levies?

London and the South East are set to be most impact by a wave of tax changes to plug a shortfall of around £20 billion

Economics

65 h. ago Mapped: Where mansion tax could hit as Reeves looks at raising council tax rates

Around 310,000 high-value homeowners could be hit by proposals to tweak council tax bands

Events

4 d. ago London borough calls for a tourist tax to be introduced in the capital

Attractions in the borough include the London Eye, the National Theatre and Brixton’s O2 Academy

Politics

6 d. ago Are you overpaying on bills? Our calculator could save you £780 – plus, how to wipe out your council tax

ARE you one of the millions of households currently pouring money down the drain? Our calculator reveals the staggering amount YOU could be overpaying on essential bills – as we show how to claw back hundreds of pounds by Christmas. Nine in ten households are shelling out too much on bills, according to smart money-saving...

Economics

7 d. ago Londoners who own expensive homes face being hammered in Budget after Reeves U

A new ‘mansion tax’ or higher council tax bands for costly properties are measures the Chancellor could announce

Politics

7 d. ago Council tax should be doubled for one group of people say experts

A group of experts has told the government the change has to be made

Politics

7 d. ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Events

7 d. ago Check for £850 Council Tax discount and possible refund from your local council

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a discount on their annual Council Tax bill.

Economics

8 d. ago Raise property taxes on rich by £3.9 billion to slash council tax for majority, ministers told

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) say reforming property tax reform could slash council tax bills by 3% for four in five households, raising cash to fund vital public services

Economics

1 week ago Reform council approves tax rise on second homes despite Farage calling it ‘extortion’

North Northamptonshire, one of nine councils led by rightwing populist party, will introduce policy in 2027

Politics

1 week ago Reform council plans tax rise on second homes despite Farage calling it ‘extortion’

North Northamptonshire set to vote on policy earmarked for introduction in 2027

Politics

1 week ago Reform UK council plans to DOUBLE tax on second homes despite Nigel Farage branding the idea 'madness' and 'extortion'

North Northamptonshire Council is considering proposals to introduce a 100 per cent premium on second homes from April 2027.

Economics

1 week ago Perth council chief makes grim council tax rise warning over social care costs

The comments from Perth and Kinross Council's leader comes as he meets finance and health ministers to find a solution amid an "unprecedented" level of complex care packages in the region.

Events