16 h. ago Falkirk councillor referred to Standards Commission for hearing

The veteran councillor and former Provost of Falkirk will attend a hearing on June 5

Events

26 h. ago Council tax bills would rise under plan for huge shakeup of the system in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: The Green proposal for a council tax revaluation aims to overhaul the historic council tax banding system.

Economics

7 d. ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Falkirk councillors join race to replace Michael Matheson in next Holyrood election

Councillors Gary Bouse and Iain Sinclair each hope to win their party's backing to fight the 2026 election

Politics

7 d. ago The little known loophole used by second home owners to dodge soaring council tax bills in Britain's holiday hotspots

Experts fear property barons are putting their homes on the market to exploit a legal get-around that is helping them avoid new council tax premiums, with Padstow in Cornwall among the areas hit.

Economics

2 w. ago Working age households set to be £400 worse off during the new financial year

An increase in wages is likely to be off-set by rises to fuel bills and Council Tax.

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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

3 w. ago Another Scottish Tories councillor defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

Another councillor has defected from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK

Politics