Council Tax

‘Broken’ council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that’s set to change
Council tax

‘Broken’ council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that’s set to change

The latest figures revealed that Brits are collectively in £8.3bn worth of council tax debt but money guru Martin Lewis has praised plans to stop people who can’t pay from falling into difficulties

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?
Richard Lane

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?

So-called ‘Awful April’ is upon us, writes Richard Lane of StepChange Debt Charity

Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say
Community housing

Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say

Local authorities in England can charge a 100% council tax premium on second homes from this month. It could bring in an additional £150m for councils and a portion of that should go to community groups to build homes, experts have said

Labour is ‘missing a trick’ by not taxing housing wealth, expert says
Housing

Labour is ‘missing a trick’ by not taxing housing wealth, expert says

Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about
Social Justice

Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about

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‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
Sarah Muirhead

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people

Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection
Emily Whitford

Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection

Council tax debt collectors ‘significantly harming’ health of those struggling to pay, report finds
Council tax

Council tax debt collectors ‘significantly harming’ health of those struggling to pay, report finds

Martin Lewis blasts councils putting vulnerable people at risk with aggressive debt collection
Debt

Martin Lewis blasts councils putting vulnerable people at risk with aggressive debt collection

Government must fix council tax benefits, charity says, as millions pushed into debt
Benefits

Government must fix council tax benefits, charity says, as millions pushed into debt

Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Cost of living crisis

Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay

DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024
Housing, benefits and work

DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024

How a chocolate-like Harry Kane statue brought council spending and tax hikes into sharp focus
Football

How a chocolate-like Harry Kane statue brought council spending and tax hikes into sharp focus

Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds
Tax rises

Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds

Council tax debt is spiralling across England as households struggle with cost of living crisis
Council tax

Council tax debt is spiralling across England as households struggle with cost of living crisis

Why council tax rises will hit the poorest harder
Cost of Living crisis

Why council tax rises will hit the poorest harder

Families in council tax debt have just £7 left at the end of the month
Money

Families in council tax debt have just £7 left at the end of the month

“Sobering” problem debt stats should be “wake-up call” for government
Money

“Sobering” problem debt stats should be “wake-up call” for government

Councils sent 2.6 million debts to bailiffs and it should “concern us all”
News

Councils sent 2.6 million debts to bailiffs and it should “concern us all”

Almost all local authorities plan to increase council tax, claims new study
News

Almost all local authorities plan to increase council tax, claims new study

Council tax support cuts leave people vulnerable to heavy-handed bailiffs
News

Council tax support cuts leave people vulnerable to heavy-handed bailiffs

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What happens when you miss a council tax bill?
News

What happens when you miss a council tax bill?

Council tax debt is an epidemic – but there is a way out
Opinion

Council tax debt is an epidemic – but there is a way out

Council Tax Scandal Part II: The Human Cost
News

Council Tax Scandal Part II: The Human Cost

Council Tax: What is the alternative?
Opinion

Council Tax: What is the alternative?