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EXPLAINED: Council tax - The Real Truth

Council Tax Bands explained: How to check your band, current rates and can you pay less?

UK Chancellor John Healey has announced an innovative cost-of-energy payment aimed at aiding households in council tax bands A to D in England. Scheduled for January 2027, this initiative is expected to support roughly 20 million homes, funded by elevated taxes imposed on banks. The announcement details the council tax…

The Economic Times · 17h ago

Why the Scottish Government can't keep running from council tax reform

EARLIER this year, YouGov polling for Tax Justice Scotland found a staggering 83 of Scots want a fairer system to replace Council Tax with more…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6

A warning shot has been fired on council tax. The SNP must now act

The Scottish Government just saw a warning shot fired that almost resulted in them being outflanked on progressive tax reform by the UK Government.…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

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74% of Eligible Pensioners Are Not Claiming Benefits, Costing Them Over £1,300 a Year

Nearly three quarters of eligible UK pensioners fail to claim benefits, losing over £1,300 a year. Here is why it matters and how to check.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

Londoners face eye-watering 75% council tax hikes in Government funding shake up

The IFS said eye-watering 75% increases in council tax could be seen in some London boroughs with historically lower bills

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Fact check: Hurricane Melissa videos, council tax and central heating ‘ban’

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Wealth tax on the 10 richest families could rescue 30,000 children from poverty

Enough money to lift 30,000 children out of poverty could be generated from just the top 10 richest families in Scotland if the country introduced a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2025

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‘Serious concern’ raised ahead of energy price cap increase

THE price cap on energy is predicted to rise by one per cent on Wednesday – raising typical household bills to £1737.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025

'Grasp the jaggy thistle': Campaigners urge parties to commit to Council Tax scrap

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on Scotland’s political leaders to commit to replacing Council Tax in their 2026 election manifestos.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

How a wealth tax on Scotland's luxury properties and estates could work

SCOTLAND could raise hundreds of millions of pounds by introducing a wealth tax on properties, Common Weal’s head of policy has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

No changes to council tax 'in this decade', says Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has said there will not be changes made to council tax “in this decade”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

Martin Lewis reveals how council tax could change – and urges people to act

It could soon be easier to challenge council tax bands under new plans

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Council tax bills in England could be split into 12 instalments by default

The proposals are part of a Government consultation to make council tax collection practices fairer.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Martin Lewis welcomes plans to consult on fairer council tax debt collection

The consumer champion said he hopes that the consultation ‘could be the start of changing things’.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

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The Fashion Central · Apr 23, 2025

Martin Lewis Issues Urgent Warning to Anyone Who Moved Home Since 1993

If you've moved house at any point in the last 31 years, there’s a good chance you might be owed money — and not just a few quid.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025

Martin Lewis: The bills going up in April 2025 and how to beat them

From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to water and energy bills, Martin Lewis is busting bills on his show this week ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Council tax in Fife is going up — how much will my new bill be?

SEVERAL Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year — see your new bill

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024

Sadiq Khan urged to hold London vote on council tax hike to fund TfL as Tube drivers seek four-day week

Lord Bailey of Paddington raised the idea of a vote in the capital in Parliament

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Taxing the land not the buildings: How a land tax could work in Scotland

LAND in Scotland is considered to be the country’s largest store of untaxed wealth, with calls for a reform of the system claiming it could bring…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2024

Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

SNP ministers have said they have "no choice" but to replicate Westminster cuts in Scotland – but there is always space to do things…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

Labour council leader called out for 'hypocrisy' on Council Tax

A LABOUR council leader has been called out for being “hypocritical” on Council Tax after a picture emerged of him campaigning against increases…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

Wealth tax, council tax reform and jet levy 'could raise millions for public sector'

SCOTLAND’S largest trade union body has set out proposals they say could raise £3.7 billion for public services - including a wealth tax and…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023

Fact-checker calls out Scottish Tory MP after misleading attack on SNP

ANDREW Bowie made misleading claims about SNP council tax rises that were “missing important context”, a fact checking service has said.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 10, 2023

West Lothian Tory chief criticises 'ridiculous' council tax survey over second home payments

Questions on surcharges for empty homes and holiday homes slated by Conservative group leader as Holyrood looks to changes in council tax payments

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