29 h. ago If you’re living alone, council tax already hits hard – so I’m dreading the new rises

Significant council tax hikes are about to hit most households in England, and for people who live alone like Katie Rosseinsky, these increases might feel like an especially worrying blow

Events

45 h. ago Most households in England face a THIRD YEAR of maximum council tax hikes and some will see an eye

After all councils confirmed their plans, an analysis showed how nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) of 153 upper-tier authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase.

Politics

59 h. ago Few households avoid third year of maximum council tax hikes as plans approved

All 153 upper tier councils have now approved their council tax increases for 2025-26.

Politics

6 d. ago Death threats sent to Scots council leaders after tax hikes and salary increases

One council leader has asked for increased security over the weekend following the rise in tax.

Events

7 d. ago London council announces cuts to children's services and ramps up taxes

Ealing Council voted overwhelmingly in favour of a budget that will increase council tax and the hike the social care levy

Politics

1 week ago Falkirk Council will see 92 jobs go despite 15.6 per cent council tax hike

Councillors rejected many savings but others are made behind the scenes and jobs are going

Politics

1 week ago Pay rise for Renfrewshire councillors weeks after council tax hike voted through

Change will see salary of leader jump from £42,698 to £50,063 and provost from £32,024 to £37,548.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Stirling councillors agree 8.8 per cent council tax hike as budget discussions get underway

Stirling Council today approved a council tax rise of almost nine per cent as councillors agree the budget for the coming year.

Economics

2 w. ago Renfrewshire residents face 9.5 per cent hike in council tax – if SNP budget passes this week

The proposed rise will be discussed on Thursday as elected members meet to pore over spending plans for 2025/26.

Economics

3 w. ago Opposition parties slam North Lanarkshire Council Labour administration over budget

SNP group leader Tracy Carragher highlighted 'poor decision making', while Conservative group head Sandy Watson labelled 10 per cent council tax hike 'way over-the-top'.

Politics

3 w. ago Cardiff council plans to hike council tax and increase the cost of parking permits

As part of its proposed budget for 2025-26 Cardiff council also plans to spend money in a number of areas like schools and social care

Economics

3 w. ago Potential 5.5% council tax hike for Merthyr residents to go before councillors

It would mean an extra £108.60 for a band D property which is £2.09 a week

Politics

3 w. ago Struggling Scots tell local authorities to 'get their priorities right' after huge council tax hike

John Swinney's plea for limited hikes fell on deaf ears as all of them increased rates by at least 7.5 per cent.

Culture

3 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway council tax set to be hiked by at least 8.5 per cent

The local authority is facing a financial black hole of nearly £12million in 2025/26, meaning councillors will need to make some tough decisions when they meet to set their budget on Thursday.

Politics

3 w. ago Full list of London council tax hikes as almost all boroughs seek maximum increase

Full list of London council tax hikes as almost all boroughs seek maximum increase  Evening Standard

Politics

3 w. ago Almost nine in 10 households are facing a council tax rise of at least 5% this year

Figures for the 139 top-tier councils that have proposed or confirmed increases so far show 85 per cent are planning a rise just short of 5 per cent.

Politics

4 w. ago Scots council becomes first to vote for 10% Council Tax hike

East Lothian councillors voted for the increase on Tuesday alongside a 6.25 per cent council rent rise.

Politics

4 w. ago Met police cuts will be 'substantially scaled back' says Sadiq Khan after £83m council tax windfall

Mayor’s pledge comes as seven more London boroughs announce council tax hikes from April

Economics