62 m. ago Keir Starmer claims Brits will be better off despite rising bills in 'awful April'

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed that people will ultimately be better off despite soaring bills, including energy, water and council tax, in what has been dubbed 'awful April'

Politics

6 h. ago Council tax rises for millions from today – check if you can get yours for £0

Millions of households are facing a council tax rise from today, but there are ways you may be able to lower your bill – and 2.3million people can actually get it to £0

Economics

8 h. ago Price increase: the areas worst affected by national council, car tax, TV licence rises of Awful April 2025

Household bills are soaring this April, with some regions facing eye-watering hikes 💸

Economics

8 h. ago Martin Lewis explains how to claim council tax discount after April rise

Martin Lewis has explained how to claim council tax discount and check if your property is in the right price band after April’s rise.

Politics

8 h. ago Voices: Energy, water, council tax – how are you coping with rising bills this ‘awful April’? Join The Independent Debate

As ‘awful April’ brings another wave of rising bills, we want to know — are you feeling the pinch, and has Labour’s handling of the cost of living crisis so far changed your view of Sir Keir Starmer’s government?

Economics

11 h. ago Council tax calculator 2025: How much your bills will rise TODAY amid huge increases

Analysis by The Mirror of local authority budgets found the vast majority were planning to increase bills by 4.99% - the highest allowed without a referendum

Economics

13 h. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

27 h. ago This is how much council tax will go up by in every part of Wales

The council area with the lowest rise is Bridgend, with a hike of 4.5%, while in Ceredigion, the amount will rise by 9.3%

Politics

38 h. ago Council tax rises in Scotland: How much you will be paying from tomorrow

Some Scots will be forking out nearly £300 more than others in the same council tax band as them due to living in different local authority areas.

Economics

62 h. ago Scots councillors accept pay rises while council tax soars for hard up families

It is difficult to imagine any circumstance were it would be acceptable in the current climate for council bosses to accept a pay rise, says Mail Opinion.

Economics

62 h. ago Scots council chiefs sent death threats over huge pay rises on day bills set to soar

“We didn’t vote on rises, yet are the ones spat at in the street, sent nasty emails and told we should be dead."

Events

3 d. ago All the people who do not have to pay council tax as bills set to rise on April 1

Council tax bills are set to rise for millions of households from April 1, but some people will not have to pay the levy - here are the exemptions you need to know about

Economics

3 d. ago 'They're making April Fools of us': Labour's tax raids and soaring household bills to cost families £1,000 a year more from next week

Families face a hammering of £1,000 to their annual budgets from next week as Labour's tax raids and inflation-busting bill hikes come into force.

Economics

4 d. ago Another Scottish Tories councillor defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Another councillor has defected from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK

Politics

4 d. ago Tenth Scottish Tory councillor defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

South Lanarkshire councillor Poppy Corbett has become the latest member of local government to join Nigel Farage's party from the Conservatives.

Politics

4 d. ago Banks to monitor impact of higher bills next month and contact people in need of financial help

Council Tax, broadband, mobile phone and energy bills are set to rise in April and some of the biggest banks will be offering extra support.

Economics

5 d. ago Council Tax £0 bills are given to anyone with these 6 conditions

As council tax bills are slated to soar across the whole nation, checking to see whether you're eligible for a discount or exemption could help you avoid the hefty spike

Economics

7 d. ago Hike council tax on second homes in Scotland to help first time buyers, urge Greens

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said "homes are not for hoarding" as he called on the SNP Government to remove caps on council tax rises on second homes.

Economics

8 d. ago Council tax calculator 2025: How much your bills will rise within days amid huge increases

The majority of households in England will see their council tax soar by up to 5%. from next month Use our handy calculator to see how your bills will be affected

Economics

8 d. ago I ate at all of Disney World's 200+ dining locations... here are the restaurants that are worth the money

With hundreds of different eateries, each with its own unique theme and menu, it can be hard for families to decide where to eat while visiting the beloved amusement park.

Society