4 h. ago Red tape cut to speed up rollout of public EV chargers across England

New Planning and Infrastructure Act removes key barrier for chargepoint operators, alongside £600m funding boost and moves to cut costs for drivers

Politics

5 h. ago London burglary gang locked up for 57 years after 'relentless' break

London burglary gang locked up for 57 years after 'relentless' break-ins across South East  My London

Events

7 h. ago Gold logo found on AC unit from decades ago sparks treasure hunt in South Korea

Logo believed to have come from limited-edition LG Whisen air conditioner released in 2005

Politics

11 h. ago Six councils granted power to raise council tax without needing to consult residents

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has estimated that Wandsworth and Westminster councils would need to hike council tax by as much as 75 per cent to balance the books in the wake of government reforms

Politics

11 h. ago Council tax could soar 75% for some as Labour brags about hammering well

A new funding formula in England will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on those who lose out to impose cuts or raise more revenue locally.

Politics

13 h. ago Five London boroughs face larger council tax hikes than rest of country in funding shake

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Economics

18 h. ago Bondi terror suspects' red light district bolthole: Father and son's month in seedy Philippines hotel favoured by sex tourists

Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the south-east Asian country in November for a break, before allegedly carrying out their atrocity at a Hanukkah event on Sunday.

Society

18 h. 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

23 h. ago Londoners face larger council tax hikes than rest of country

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Politics

25 h. ago Is your area a winner or loser from new council funding formula? Ministers divert money to Labour heartlands while London and South East face being battered with higher tax

A new funding formula will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on better-off authorities that have managed to keep bills under control.

Politics

25 h. ago Thousands of Londoners face larger council tax hikes than rest of country

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Politics

26 h. ago Thousands of Londoners to face larger council tax hikes than rest of country

Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Westminster, and the City of London will face cuts

Politics

26 h. ago 'Tone deaf' toff throws 'council tax dinner' complete with Fray Bentos and Viennetta

An affluent lawyer has sparked a backlash after posting a get together with friends which had the theme 'council estate dinner' and also included chicken dippers and Sunny Delight

Politics

28 h. ago London and South East face being battered with higher council tax as ministers slash funding to 'wealthy' areas

A new funding formula will see central cash diverted to the most 'deprived' areas, heaping pressure on better-off authorities that have managed to keep bills under control.

Politics

29 h. ago South East faces higher council tax as funding cut for 'wealthy' areas

South East faces higher council tax as funding cut for 'wealthy' areas  Daily Mail

Economics

29 h. ago Major council tax change announced and what it means for you

Councils will see an increase of over 23% in their core spending power compared to 2024-25 to pay for services including bin collections, housing, and children’s services

Politics

39 h. ago UK snow forecast as weather maps show Christmas Day 'Beast from the East' could even hit South

Weather maps show snow could land across several UK regions on Christmas Day from the East - although the Met Office has cast doubt on chances of a white Christmas

Events

48 h. ago UK snow forecast as Christmas Day 'Beast from the East' could also hit the South

Snow could fall across several parts of the UK on Christmas Day, advanced weather modelling maps suggest, with regions as far south as Sussex potentially in the firing line

Events

57 h. 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

3 d. ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help people claim £4,300 top

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to help with housing costs and Council Tax bills.

Economics