4 h. ago DWP benefits worth £1,900 a year not being claimed by over 970,000 older Brits

The charity Independent Age says older Brits applying for the four main pensioner benefits - Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax reductions - would need to answer 450 questions to complete the applications

Economics

16 h. ago Keir Starmer's aid cut will be 'music to the ears of terrorists' claim as anger grows

Former Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell said the decision to cut international aid by £6billion a year would be a 'clarion call to terrorists' as Keir Starmer faces a growing backlash

Events

16 h. ago The city overrun by rats where rodents the size of cats lurk in bins, swarms take over train stations... and the Labour council which has started charging people a 'rat tax' to get rid of them

Residents of the Midlands city have said ongoing bin strikes, an increase in fly-tipping and HS2 building work has sparked an invasion of pesky rats and mice, as they continue to find rats at every corner.

Events

16 h. ago The city overrun by rats where rodents the size of cats lurk in bins, swarms take over train stations... and the Labour council has tarted changing people a 'rat tax' to get rid of them

Residents of the Midlands city have said ongoing bin strikes, an increase in fly-tipping and HS2 building work has sparked an invasion of pesky rats and mice, as they continue to find rats at every corner.

Events

17 h. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 15.6 per cent as councillors set budget

The four proposals range from 10 per cent to 15.6 per cent, with the administration proposing a 13.69 per cent rise

Economics

20 h. ago How much council tax will go up for each household in Tameside

The 4.99 per cent tax rise was approved at the latest town hall meeting

Politics

26 h. ago Council tax in one of the most popular parts of Wales could jump by almost 10% from next month

Taxpayers in Pembrokeshire are expected to be facing a 9.85 per cent increase in their bills, taking the average annual bill to well over £2,000

Politics

32 h. 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

33 h. 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

44 h. ago New calls to cut Council Tax bills in half for every person living on their own

Council Tax bills are set to rise by up to 13 per cent across Scotland from April.

Economics

44 h. ago Renfrewshire Labour leader has 'no regrets' after SNP budget victory but says 'unserious' comment was 'over the top'

The administration's overall £583 million spending plan and 9.5 per cent council tax rise passed after a vote on Thursday.

Politics

45 h. ago Higher council tax on expensive homes could be on the way as SNP Finance chief backs reform

Shona Robison said reform of the council tax system would be a better use of time than a debate on replacement.

Economics

46 h. ago The Greater Manchester borough where council tax is going up 7.49 per cent

Furious row erupts at budget-setting council meeting

Politics

46 h. ago Stormy meeting ends in Greater Manchester borough's council tax going up 7.49 per cent

Furious row erupts at budget-setting council meeting

Events

51 h. ago SNP accused of 'raiding' £8bn from councils' core funding as tax poised to rise

New analysis has suggested SNP ministers have cut Scottish councils’ core funding by almost £8 billion.

Economics

55 h. ago Five million Brits have been in council tax arrears over the last five years, damning survey reveals

Exclusive research from Opinium has shown that one in 10 UK adults have been indebted to their local authority at some point, as some lift tax by up to 10 per cent from April.

Economics

58 h. ago My petty gripe: why can’t I boot my freeloading kids off Netflix when I finally have time to watch?

In my few stolen moments of recreational screen time, I need a big red button that automatically restores primacy to me, the bill payerNetflix could solve this problem if it would just give me a big red button to nuke my kids. Like, not actually nuke them. But, yeah, blow those freeloading teenagers off Netflix whenever I choose.Such a beautiful, all-powerful button should only be on the app of the primary account holder – you know, the person who pays the monthly bill. In my case, moi. Continue reading...

Politics

66 h. ago Council tax band: how to check my council tax bands online for bill reduction or pay discount

April’s bill hikes are coming – but one simple check could save you money 💸

Economics

67 h. ago Residents and traders urged to share their views on Stirling's proposed new 'tourist tax'

Stirling Council is nurging residents, traders, tourism operators and visitors to share their thoughts as the council ponders the introduction of a new 'tourist tax' on visitors.

Politics

69 h. ago Check for unclaimed cash or bill discounts before household costs increase next month

Energy bills, Council Tax, streaming services and the TV licence are set to rise in April.

Economics