3 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 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

2 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 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

3 w. 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

4 w. ago Here comes the council tax pain! Average bills are set to soar by an inflation

Average bills are set to soar 5 per cent in the coming year, with the typical Band D cost in England up £109 to £2,280.

Economics