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

14 h. ago Swimwear model slammed for 'tone deaf' social media posts after Bondi Beach attack: 'Doesn't sit right'

A swimwear model has been slammed as 'tone deaf' after she declared everyone's 'time will come' after 15 people were killed in a horrific massacre at Bondi Beach.

Events

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

26 h. ago 'Tone deaf' toff throws 'council estate 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

33 h. ago Solicitor sparks fury after hosting ‘council estate’ dinner party with Fray Bentos pies, turkey dinosaurs & oven chips

AN "INSENSITIVE" high-flying lawyer has been slammed after she posted online about hosting a "council estate dinner" party for her pals. Sophie Murgatroyd, 35, was accused of being "tone deaf" after boasting about the meal - which featured oven chips, beans and spam fritters. The solicitor, who lives in footballer-hotspot Knutsford in Cheshire, sparked fury...

Politics

42 h. ago Solicitor sparks fury after hosting a 'council estate dinner' themed party with Fray Bentos pies, turkey dinosaurs and Viennetta ice cream

Sophie Murgatroyd was branded 'tone deaf' after sharing details of the meal on social media, where she wrote: 'I love cooking for my friends the theme of tonight's meal was 'council estate dinner'.

Politics

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

63 h. ago Aussies slam mum over 'tone deaf' GoFundMe campaign after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'No words'

As families plan funerals, one woman is asking strangers for $500 to replace her stolen handbag lost in the chaos of the Bondi attack.

Events

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

3 d. ago New calls to scrap Council Tax payments for people over State Pension age

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Economics