14 h. ago London council 'at risk of bankruptcy' to increase tax, fees and charges

The authority has admitted it will not be able to legally balance a budget without a bailout from the government

Economics

21 h. ago Council tax increase yet to be decided in Swansea but there is some good budget news

The public can now have its say on budget proposals for 2026-27

Economics

22 h. 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

24 h. ago Scots face huge council tax increases in 2026 as local authorities 'close to bankruptcy'

The majority of Scotland's 32 local authorities have warned they are at risk of insolvency.

Economics

42 h. ago Andy Burnham promises police 'hub' in city centre crime hotspot Piccadilly Gardens

It would be funded through an increase in the policing element of council tax

Events

42 h. ago Will you be hit by another bills rise? Slew of town halls already planning inflation

In a fresh blow to hard-pressed families, a number of local authorities have already unveiled proposals to increase council tax by the maximum 4.99 per cent for 2026/27.

Economics

3 d. ago Owners of Britain's most exclusive beach huts to pay full council tax after council reclassifies them as second homes

Owners of Britain's most exclusive beach huts are facing a 50 percent council tax hike after penny-pinching officials decided they count as second homes.

Society

1 week ago All the price increases you can expect in 2026 from council tax to beer

The UK’s inflation rate fell to 3.2 per cent in the 12 months preceding November, but price increases are still expected for 2026

Economics

2 w. ago Council tax bombshell: Thousands more Londoners face bills over £2,000 for first time

Band D London homes are expected to see an average of almost £80 added to their annual levy from April 2026

Economics

2 w. ago Thousands more Londoners face council tax bills over £2,000 for first time

Band D London homes are expected to see an average of almost £80 added to their annual levy from April 2026

Economics

2 w. ago Council tax: Cheapest London borough refuses Government offer of two

Wandsworth vows to keep taxes as low as possible, while Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham also unlikely to use new powers

Politics

3 w. ago Plans show £60m ‘gap’ in Reform council’s budget even with council tax increase

Kent County Council was won by Reform at local elections in May, when their candidates promised to cut council spending and keep taxes low.

Economics

3 w. ago Fears grow of major council tax hike after Labour's raid on funding to push more money into its heartlands

Almost half of local authorities will see their funding fall, even if they increase council tax by the maximum amount, under plans revealed yesterday.

Economics

3 w. ago New call to increase Council Tax discount for people living on their own

People living on their own receive a 25 per cent discount on their annual Council Tax bill.

Politics