32 h. 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

36 h. 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

38 h. 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

62 h. ago Fife Council Budget: councillors vote for 8.2% Council Tax rise

Fifers are facing an 8.2% Council Tax rise after Fife Council set its budget today.

Politics

3 d. 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 d. ago Do you drive an EV? Use this loophole before 1 April to push Rachel Reeves' £195 car tax hike back a YEAR

The Chancellor will launch a massive car tax sting on Britain's drivers this year - but for those who own electric vehicles there is a way to defer costs for another 12 months.

Economics

4 d. 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 d. ago Got an EV? Use this loophole before 1 April to push Rachel Reeves' £195 car tax hike back a YEAR

The Chancellor will launch a massive car tax sting on Britain's drivers this year - but for those who own electric vehicles there is a way to defer costs for another 12 months.

Economics