Your Route to Real News

All news on the topic: Council tax

554
Government allows six councils to raise taxes by more than 5%, with some proposing up to 9% increase
The government is allowing six local authorities to raise council tax by more than the maximum amount this year.
555
Cash-strapped English councils seek permission for major council tax hikes amid financial crisis
Experts say it is inevitable government will let English local authorities exceed 5% cap if they are likely to go bust
1055
Rishi Sunak's California flat soars in value by £125k in year to £6.4million
New documents show the PM's luxury beachfront home in Santa Monica is now worth £6.4million - with the PM and his wife Akshata Murty paying £73,500 in property tax last year
1359
Martin Lewis criticises Labour tax raid stance as questions unanswered
Martin Lewis spoke to Labour's shadow work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, ahead of the general election as the personal finance expert probed the party's plans for pensions
519
Over 3.5 million claim PIP in UK: top 5 conditions for support
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released data showing that a record 3,544,042 people are claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a third getting £737.20 a month
953
Martin Lewis urges everyone to do checks that could help claim back thousands
Martin Lewis has shared two helpful tips that could help you claim back thousands of pounds - are you eligible?The founder of MoneySavingExpert
1080
HMRC alert as some women could lose money after pension change
HMRC has sent out a letter to a certain group of individuals, and while for the majority it should be good news, for some it could be bad news
1445
One of UK's most picturesque routes but some say it is now 'daylight robbery'
The beautiful Marine Drive in Llandudno is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Wales but the toll charges have increased significantly in the last two years
924
Labour chaos with mixed messages on beer and fuel duties as well as council tax
LABOUR was plunged into chaos yesterday as the party's top team contradicted each other on plans to overhaul beer and fuel duties, as well as council
527
Martin Lewis reveals 7 reasons  you could claim a Council Tax discount
MARTIN Lewis has revealed seven tips that could help you claim a council tax discount worth hundreds of pounds.The financial guru's website Money Savi
1331
Invisible cost of single life - true toll exposed as Brits buckle under pressure
We all know the cost of living crisis is hitting everyone hard, but singletons are really feeling the brunt. There are many hidden costs to living alone - experts weigh in on how much it's really costing you
1490
PM demands Labour matches his election pledge on council tax and stamp duty
RISHI Sunak opened up a new front in the tax war tonight — demanding Labour match a fresh election pledge to stop family homes being targeted.The PM
979
DWP giving state pensioners up to 8 freebies and discounts worth £3,200 in June
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has a number of discounts available for state pensioners this June - and the savings could stretch your budget even further
936
Furious locals 'living in a slum' with bins not collected for months
The local authority has apologised to residents for the delays after there was major disruption in their bin collections. Fed-up residents say they have had enough
888
Angela Rayner 'vindicated' as police probe dropped after council house row
Greater Manchester Police said no further action will be taken against Labour's Deputy leader - who had vowed to resign if found to have committed a criminal offence
1399
Warning to pensioners on low incomes over 'huge postcode lottery' costing £4,000
A WARNING has been issued to hundreds of thousands of pensioners on low incomes who could be missing out on £4,000 in cash.Older pensioners face a "h
1412
DWP Attendance Allowance list of circumstances that could stop £434 payment
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit, delivered by the DWP, and is designed to help older people with daily living expenses which could also help them stay independent in their own home for longer
975
'We're retired and being punished - tax hike could see us lose our second home'
Fiona Wilson and her husband David, who looked forward to frequent coastal trips in their retirement home, are now facing 'punishing' tax laws that could force them to sell the three-bed property
967
Thousands of struggling households to get £240 in weeks - are you eligible?
THOUSANDS of struggling households can get £240 in free cash in a matter of weeks.The support is provided through theHousehold Support Fund&nbs
571
Man blew £80k Lotto win in 2 months now wants benefits - but there's a catch
Disabled grandfather Daniel Millar won the jackpot in September 2017 but said the win turned into a nightmare after his benefits were stopped as he "didn't know" he had to declare the winnings
1272
Thousands of Brits charged council tax twice this month in huge blunder
West Northamptonshire Council confirmed that around 15,558 accounts were affected by the error, which equates to around 8% of its 184,683 council tax payers
747
'The 99 problems Keir Starmer has to fix'
If no-one repairs a country for 14 years the problems just keep getting worse, says Fleet Street Fox. Keir Starmer's to-do list is the stuff of nightmares
707
Over 2million households missing out on £1,513 in free cash
STRUGGLING families are missing out on cash that could act as a vital lifeline.Rising bills are putting pressure on households across the country with
1342
Martin Lewis warns millions of households missing out £1,000 Council Tax support
MARTIN Lewis has issued a warning to millions of households missing out on up to £1,000 in Council Tax support.The MoneySavingExpert (MSE) founder sa
970
Couple in their 90s separated for first time in 74 years due to housing crisis
Sheila Glass, 96, and her husband of 74 years, William Glass, 94, have been forced to part because of a shortage of housing and care options means Sheila is unable to leave hospital - despite her being medically fit to go home