| 单词 | council tax |
| 例句 | Will scriptwriters watch them hit by their first council tax bill in April? If only soap operas didn't wash their hands of politics 2012-11-12T20:30:01Z “People don’t see it as a priority – not ahead of gas, electricity and council tax bills.” A day in court for non-payment of the TV licence: ‘What do they want us to do, kill ourselves?’ 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The Tory right will be unnerved by the coalition's decision, announced in today's document, to water down their party's current commitment to a two-year council tax freeze. Coalition agreement - the full deal at a glance 2010-05-20T14:13:00Z He stopped paying his rent and council tax. ‘I was hammered for the first month of lockdown’ – meet the people who quit alcohol in the pandemic 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z "Hiring a mariachi band to record a song can feel a bit extraneous if you're thinking about when to pay your council tax," Simon laughs. Biffy Clyro interview: 'We care too much to be cool' 2013-01-26T22:00:01Z Because it's been 150 years, we've got this idea that we've got an entitlement to read books for free, at the expense of authors, publishers and council tax payers. Libraries 'have had their day', says Horrible Histories author 2013-02-13T14:38:14Z In common with council tax in the UK, the rules rely on self-reporting, and cities may lack the resources to check that everyone is telling the truth. Location, location, location: how the world is tackling issue of empty homes 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z By the time Danny got in – bath and bedtime done – we’d collapse on the sofa: have you paid the council tax? Love in the time of corona: 'This wasn't how I planned it, but she said yes' 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z In a response issued by the department for communities, Kris Hopkins, the local government minister, attacked Labour's local government record: "Under Labour, council tax bills more than doubled whilst local services like bin collections halved. " Councils in poorest areas suffering biggest budget cuts, Labour says 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z Housing benefit cuts and chaotic curbs on council tax rebates will hit working single parents as well as those who stay home. George Osborne: paying the price of failure 2013-04-02T20:46:29Z “However it won’t solve the fundamental problems that we have people who can’t pay their council tax bills and end up in a debt crisis,” he added. Welsh council tax revaluation plan to be announced 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Councils will be allowed to double council tax on second homes under plans that have been laid before the Scottish Parliament. Second homes double council tax plan laid before parliament 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Selling properties, increasing council tax, and reducing services are among options being considered the help balance the books. Somerset Council considers selling properties amid bankruptcy fears 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Meanwhile the government's planned council tax freeze has, for now, made it harder for councils to work out what their finances may be like next year. School strikes announced in more Scottish councils 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Prosecutors said his claims for employment support allowance, disability living allowance, personal independence payment and housing and council tax benefits included stating that he had extensive physical disabilities, "which surveillance disproved". Man who made fake ID using Border Agency letter and claimed £349k jailed 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z “At the moment I think we’re on just over £2,000 a year on our council tax, so I’d like to see a reduction in that definitely, especially with everything else going up,” she said. Welsh council tax revaluation plan to be announced 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Second homes are currently subject to a default 50% discount on council tax. Second homes double council tax plan laid before parliament 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z New legislation means local authorities can charge a premium - an amount on top of council tax - of up to 300%. Holiday lets selling up due to second home tax, MS says 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The first minister has confirmed his plans for a council tax freeze will be fully funded by the Scottish government. Council tax freeze will be fully funded, says Humza Yousaf 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The announcement about the freeze in council tax in Scotland was all about being seen to respond to the cost of living and that by-election loss. SNP gets vertigo after years at political summit 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The government said it wanted feedback on adding new council tax bands and changing the tax-rates. Welsh council tax revaluation plan to be announced 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Who will gain from the council tax freeze? Second homes double council tax plan laid before parliament 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Each year his property has been occupied 182 nights a year - so he does not pay council tax but lower business rates - but said he is worried that could change in future. Holiday lets selling up due to second home tax, MS says 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z "We are clear that local taxation and particularly council tax should be left for democratically elected councils to determine." Council tax freeze will be fully funded, says Humza Yousaf 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The SNP had a long-standing commitment to scrap and replace council tax and Mr Yousaf said he remained committed to reforming local taxation. SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Previously it has said changes will be felt in council tax bills from April 2025 - a year before the next Senedd election. Welsh council tax revaluation plan to be announced 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z However, local authorities have the power to vary the charge and the majority charge second home-owners the full rate of council tax. Second homes double council tax plan laid before parliament 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Rules on self-catering accommodation being liable for business rates rather than council tax have also been tightened, and properties must now be let for at least 182 days to qualify. Holiday lets selling up due to second home tax, MS says 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Most councils in Scotland agreed to raise council tax rates in their budgets for 2023-24, with the majority increasing the amount by at least 5%. Council tax freeze will be fully funded, says Humza Yousaf 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Cosla, which represents local authorities, said it had not been warned about the council tax freeze in advance. SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Changes to the way council tax bills are calculated for Wales' 1.4m homes are to be revealed. Welsh council tax revaluation plan to be announced 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "The cost of living is affecting everyone at the moment, including the council, and we must make sure we spend council tax payers' money responsibly," it added. Bonfire Night: Aldershot fireworks slashed over cost of living 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z When pushed that the previous Labour mismanagement in the city could lead to council tax rises, Sir Keir admitted "we have to turn this around". Starmer pledges council funding change over Birmingham woes 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z What is the council tax rate in my area? Council tax freeze will be fully funded, says Humza Yousaf 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The Scottish government had previously proposed raising council tax rates by as much as 22.5% for homes in higher bands. SNP conference: Humza Yousaf announces Scottish council tax freeze 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Luke Young, assistant director of Citizens Advice Cymru, compared council tax to “a house with a dodgy roof”. Welsh council tax revaluation plan to be announced 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z They include rent, mortgage repayments, and loans secured on the home, gas and electricity bills, child support and maintenance payments, council tax, income tax, VAT and other taxes, TV licence payments, court fines and payments. Debt: What should I pay first and what can I do? 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z That includes council tax, retained business rates, and charges for services like parking, swimming pools, and planning applications. Why do councils go bust and what happens when they do? 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z "We have got the four horsemen of the apocalypse and I would identify them as the sale of assets, reduced staff, reduced services and increased council tax to pay for it," he said. 'Bankrupt' Birmingham City Council approves finance plan 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z She said through her job she had encountered quite a few council workers applying for council tax reductions because their salaries were not keeping up with the cost of living. 'Bankrupt' Birmingham City Council braced for government intervention 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Since April, Welsh councils have been able to charge a 300% council tax premium on second homes. Ten times Welsh government law changes hit the headlines 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Among them were mum, Mandi, who said she felt she would be punished despite always paying her council tax. Government will 'do what is right' for Birmingham - Jeremy Hunt 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z He also said council tax in the area rose by 10% last year and was likely to go up by the same amount again this year. What is happening in 'bankrupt' Birmingham? 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z They get money in three main ways - from central government grants, through business rates and from council tax. Birmingham: Pressure on government to look at council funding 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z In a statement, the council said it had "healthy finances" and had frozen council tax this year. Black hole in Town Hall budgets rises to £5bn 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z A review of council tax - another part of the deal with Plaid Cymru. Ten times Welsh government law changes hit the headlines 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z We were shown a week in which she'd noted a reminder to pay her council tax, and diarised a night out at a Mexican restaurant and a salsa class. What I learned about Lucy Letby after 10 months in court 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z One of the few councils to do this before, South Hams in Devon, followed-up with radical action by doubling council tax on second homes. Frome declares housing crisis as rents soar out of reach 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Around 1.5 million missed payments on household bills such as energy, water, phone or council tax. Missed bill payments back to winter levels, says Which? 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Councils are funded through a mix of council tax, business rates, income from services like parking and social housing rent, as well as money from the government known as the Revenue Support Grant. Black hole in Town Hall budgets rises to £5bn 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The council has been forced to cut services and put up council tax. Man bought private jet with borrowed council money 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z "My buy-to-let mortgage is going to triple. The council tax between tenants has gone up, the standing charges on the utilities have gone up. It's not worth it," she says. Numbers in temporary accommodation in England hit record 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The Scottish government has proposed raising council tax by as much as 22.5% for homes in higher bands. Council tax rises of up to 22% proposed for Scotland 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The councils could then use that income to reduce council tax, pay for improved public services or simply provide rebates on energy bills. Keir Starmer pledges to end North Sea exploration and let areas profit from clean power 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z The move comes just months after Gwynedd Council voted to increase taxes for second home owners, which means they now pay a 250% council tax rate. Gwynedd: Planning permission for second homes proposed 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z But since then, the council selling off £200m of assets, a new fee for garden waste collection - and the killer, a nearly 10% council tax rise, has made voters take notice, he says. Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Its annual interest repayments are now greater than the council tax received. Woking Borough Council: Government steps in over £2bn debt 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Scotland's council tax bands, ranging from A to H, are based on a property's assumed capital value as of 1 April 1991, while newer properties are assigned a nominal 1991 value. Council tax rises of up to 22% proposed for Scotland 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z A £150 rebate, often through people's council tax bill, was made last year. Cost-of-living payments: Who is getting them and when? 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Many councils across the country have raised council tax, with several authorities increasing it by the maximum available. Local elections 2023: What's in store for England's first Green council? 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Because of the dire state of the authority's finances, Slough was given permission by the government to implement the council tax rise without a local referendum. Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The Labour leader called on Rishi Sunak to freeze council tax in line with the opposition's policy rather than "ignore the message" he was given in last week's local elections. Starmer: Will PM carry on 'as if nothing happened'? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Some 28% of properties in Scotland are believed to be in the bands that would be impacted by the increases, but only 0.5% of them are in the highest council tax band. Council tax rises of up to 22% proposed for Scotland 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z They are talking about council tax rates in England, where many areas are holding elections in May 2023. Do Labour or Conservatives have higher council tax? 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Even more are putting up, or planning to put up, council tax. Chris Mason: What's at stake in this week's local elections? 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Most of England had their council tax increased by nearly 5%. Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z "Arrears on things like rent, utility bills and council tax are much harder to track but our numbers are starting to go in the wrong direction," he added on his blog. Households in debt time-bomb, says Citizens Advice 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z As the public consultation was launched on Wednesday, Public Finance Minister Tom Arthur said too much of the council tax burden currently fell on people in the lower bands. Council tax rises of up to 22% proposed for Scotland 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z There are also elections due in Northern Ireland, but they have a separate domestic rating system, not council tax. Do Labour or Conservatives have higher council tax? 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z In Scotland,you can go to the Scottish Assessors Association website to find your council tax band and a link to your local authority. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Slough Labour planned to raise council tax by nearly 10% again next year. Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Labour tweeted about increases in council tax over the weekend. Have the Conservatives increased council tax by 15%? 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z He added: "The changes would only affect around a quarter of properties and even after they are taken into account, average council tax in Scotland would still be less than anywhere else in the UK." Council tax rises of up to 22% proposed for Scotland 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z In England, bands are based on the value of a property in April 1991 - the higher the value the higher the band and so the higher the council tax. Do Labour or Conservatives have higher council tax? 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z All 32 local authorities in Scotland have now set their council tax rates for the coming year - with 22 opting for a 3% rise. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z "It was the inability of the council to empty the bins … people in their own minds ally that with the council tax." Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z "The Tories are raising council tax by up to 15%," it said. Have the Conservatives increased council tax by 15%? 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Mr Arthur said the government's council tax reduction scheme ensures "nobody has to pay a council tax bill they cannot be expected to afford, regardless of what band they are in". Council tax rises of up to 22% proposed for Scotland 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z For every £1 they pay in council tax: Do Labour or Conservatives have higher council tax? 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Labour would freeze council tax this year if it was in government, the party announced as it launched its campaign for the May local elections. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The most recent wave was the council tax increase. Local elections 2023: Did voters punish failing councils? 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Labour councillors in Croydon have previously said that the government should be providing more funding instead of allowing the increase in council tax. Have the Conservatives increased council tax by 15%? 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Councils could charge the owners of second homes double the full rate of council tax under new plans. Plans to double council tax for second home owners 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The decisions you take about any of these questions can make a big difference to the answer, which means you cannot say definitively which party has the cheapest council tax. Do Labour or Conservatives have higher council tax? 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z In Wales,local councils set rates, but the government can cap council tax rises that are deemed "excessive". Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z He said: "If we went back on council tax, I think we'll be running at a loss, and it becomes a waste of time." Welsh government's holiday let tax changes 'disaster' for Wales 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z He added that the trend was likely to continue in April as council tax, mobile and utility bills rose and personal tax allowances were frozen. More people entertaining at home as cost of living bites 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The proposed changes would enable councils to charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes from April 2024, bringing them in line with long-term empty homes. Plans to double council tax for second home owners 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The elections are about everything from potholes to council tax and how much we should all pay for local services. Local elections 2023: What to expect from May's polls in England 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Northern Ireland, is not covered by the council tax system - it operates a separate domestic rating system. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Whether council tax premiums were applied was a decision for councils, it added. Welsh government's holiday let tax changes 'disaster' for Wales 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z A series of bill increases - including council tax, water, and vehicle excise duty - came into force on 1 April. New tax year: Higher rates for some but benefit rises may ease hit 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The start of April marks the point at which council tax, water bills, and some mobile costs rise, coming just as food prices are soaring. Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millions 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Labour would freeze council tax this year if in government, the party has announced as it launches its local elections campaign. Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Labour leader Keir Starmer said he would cover the cost of freezing council tax rates if he was in office by increasing the windfall tax on energy firms. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z What is council tax and how much is it rising? Local elections 2023: When are they and who can vote? 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The payment method is depended on whether you pay your council tax by direct debit and where you live in the UK. Cost of living: What payments are available and how do you claim? 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Even though her partner works full-time, they are struggling to deal with council tax arrears. Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millions 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z "A Labour government would freeze your council tax this year - that's our choice," he will say. Council tax would be frozen for a year, Labour propose as campaign launches 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Landlords can choose to include bills such as council tax, but don't have to. Cost of living: What are your rights as a tenant when you're renting? 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z It doesn't adjust for changes in behaviour or cover the sharply varying rates of council tax in different areas, but it does illustrate the Scottish government's broader goal of redistributing wealth across society. Nicola Sturgeon's legacy as first minister in eight charts 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z South Norfolk Council told Stuart Dobson, 77, it was "sorry to hear" he had died and informed him he could get a council tax exemption. Norfolk council sorry for wrongly telling man he is dead 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z "I just feel like I'm treading water and I'm never actually going to pay the council tax off," said the 45-year-old from Middleton, near Rochdale. Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millions 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z If you get Pension Credit, you may also be entitled to other financial support, including housing benefit, a reduction in council tax, or help with your heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Pensions: What are the lifetime allowance, state pension and the triple lock? 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Thousands of households across Wales face a rise of more than £100 in council tax as authorities announce plans to help with the cost of living. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Cuts to local services and increases in council tax are likely as authorities grapple with major funding gaps. Budget day for eight Scottish councils facing funding gaps 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Failed collection of council tax and business rates were among the main contributors to the council's bad debt position, the new analysis found. Liverpool City Council to write off more than £200m debt 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z The government has allowed local authorities in England to increase council tax by up to 5%, and most have opted for the biggest possible rise. Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for millions 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z They have started setting council tax, at 5% more from April, while making deep cuts to services and grants to local organisations. MSPs urged to back tax-raising Scottish budget 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Tracey James loves spending time treating her granddaughters but said she believed any rise in council tax would put people under more financial pressure. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z In the past year there have been signs some second homes owners are selling up amid council tax premium hikes. Gwynedd council buys Welsh Riviera homes to tackle homelessness 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z A spokesperson said funding for the project was made possible because council tax and business rates returns from the capital's local authorities are higher than originally forecast in the mayor's draft budget proposals. Mayor launches £130m free school meal scheme for primary pupils 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Thurrock was given exceptional permission from government to increase its share of council tax by 9.99% and the budget proposals rely on £180m in bailout support being granted from Westminster for next year. Thurrock Council proposes 9.99% tax increase and budget cuts 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z With councils about to set budgets, increase council tax rates and potentially make cuts to services and staff, this is another significant hurdle for the incoming leader. Why did Nicola Sturgeon resign as first minister? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Councils are legally required to balance their budgets and have proposed how much they plan to increase council tax to help keep up with rising costs. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Millions of households in England face a 5% council tax increase in April, and bills in the rest of the UK are also expected to rise sharply. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Millions of households are facing an increase in their council tax from April, as local authorities try to balance their books. Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z He claims the true picture in North Norfolk is probably worse than outlined because the figures do not include short-term vacant homes or other council tax exemption categories. North Norfolk: The place where one in 10 homes are largely unused 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Without additional national funding, councils are considering major cuts to local jobs and services and increases in council tax to balance their books. The tricky decisions facing cash-strapped councils 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Councils do get funding from the Welsh government, with other sums coming from fees and council tax. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z In Wales councils set rates, but the government can cap council tax rises that are deemed "excessive". Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Local authorities with social care duties will be able to raise council tax by up to 5% from April without consulting local residents, following an announcement at November's autumn statement. Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The Conservatives said they had an "action plan" that would put people's priorities at the heart of the Welsh government budget, which included care hotels to clear hospital backlogs, surgical hubs and freezing council tax. Cost-of-living: Welsh ministers' help not enough, report says 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z In East Renfrewshire, there is already a £40 charge, on top of council tax, for households that want garden waste removed. The tricky decisions facing cash-strapped councils 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z You can check your council tax band on the UK government website, with the changes coming into effect in April. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Northern Ireland is not covered by the council tax system - it operates a separate domestic rating system. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Some council leaders say the council tax system is unfair, as it raises different amounts in different parts of the country. Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Following Monday's council tax announcement Mr Perry said: "Given the scale of financial collapse Croydon has experienced, getting back on track will require incredibly difficult decisions" Croydon to raise council tax by 15% after bankruptcy 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z That means small council tax increases don't generate huge amounts of extra money compared to what councils say they need. The tricky decisions facing cash-strapped councils 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z She recognised that councils still faced tough decisions in setting budgets and council tax. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The government has increased the amount that councils in England are allowed to put up council tax without having to hold a local referendum. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The Local Government Association, which represents more than 350 councils in England and Wales, says this figure assumes all councils will raise council tax by the maximum amount. Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Under current laws a council may only raise council tax by a maximum of 5% a year without a referendum. Croydon to raise council tax by 15% after bankruptcy 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z "Even if Scottish councils were to increase their council tax rates by 5% in April, their overall funding would still fall by about 0.3% in real terms," the institute said. The tricky decisions facing cash-strapped councils 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z "Budgets and council taxes are in the process of being approved across Wales, and this process will be complete next week." Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z In Wales,Plaid Cymru is warning that households face "double digit" council tax increases, after local authorities said funding announced by the Welsh government will not cover their budget gaps. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z He added that despite pressures on residents, authorities had "little choice" but to put up council tax, with the alternative "drastic cuts to frontline services" given the financial pressures on councils. Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z However, the government confirmed it received three requests from councils for flexibility to increase their council tax by an additional amount, to provide extra funding to support their financial recovery. Croydon to raise council tax by 15% after bankruptcy 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The Conservative-run unitary local authority is also due to find out whether Westminster will allow it to increase council tax by more than 5%. Bankrupt Thurrock Council asks for £636m bailout and tax hike 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z As a general rule, anyone who is over 18 and owns or rents a home has to pay council tax. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z In Scotland you can go to the Scottish Assessors Association website to find your council tax band and a link to your local authority. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z "Our approach to council tax balances the need to deliver vital services while protecting residents from excessive increases," a spokesperson added. Council tax: Millions facing 5% increases from April 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Council tax is due to rise for all Londoners as of 1 April when the Mayor of London will add £38.55 on yearly council tax bills, Croydon to raise council tax by 15% after bankruptcy 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The directors said council tax offered only a limited source of income. Councils say they face worst ever finance pressure 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z It is the responsibility of the tenant, not the landlord, to pay council tax. Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Aberdeenshire Council has announced a 4% increase in council tax, which will see Band D bills go up by more than £50 a year. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z It comes as the authority consults on its draft budget, which includes a council tax rise of 9.5%. Newport: Plans to switch off street lights in new budget 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z How much is your council tax increasing by? Croydon to raise council tax by 15% after bankruptcy 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Rent or mortgage, energy and council tax are called priority debts as there can be serious consequences if you do not pay them, and so they should be paid first. Cost of living: What do I do if I can't afford to pay my debts? 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z "Because everything has gone up, you have to ask is it legitimate for the council to raise council tax by that much when they have so much money in reserves." Cost of living: How much is my council tax going up? 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z According to the Institute for Government, on average council tax provides about half of local authorities' funding in England. Council tax: What is it and how much is it rising? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The plans include a 9.5% council tax rise due to "increasing costs and pressures faced by the council". Newport: Plans to switch off street lights in new budget 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The payment method depended on whether you pay your council tax by direct debit and where you live in the UK. When are the second cost-of-living payments and additional £900 due? 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z They have been given free reign to raise council tax rates, and given they have already voiced concerns about their allocation from central government it looks likely that many could opt for sharp increases. What could 2023 hold for Scottish politics? 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z As part of the budget announcement, local authorities were also given full flexibility to set their own council tax rates. Scottish budget could lead to service cuts, councils warn 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z While Green MSPs are pressing for major reform of council tax, there's a lot more talking before that happens. Scottish Budget: What might it mean for you? 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z They are independent bodies from the Welsh government but they get most of their funding from Labour ministers by them and also raise their own funds in council tax. What does Welsh government budget mean for me? 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z "Why should people have to live like this? They still have to pay their council tax, they still have to pay their rates - and yet we're forced to stay in one room." 'You shouldn't be scared to breathe in the air' 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Whereas once ballooning credit card bills were the norm, now more and more people face long-term financial issues because they do not have enough for the basics such as heating, food and council tax bills. Paying for the basics is pushing people into debt, charity says 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Higher council taxes and a squeeze of spending will probably be needed to help pay off the borrowing. Thurrock Council reveals 'grave' £469m hole in its budget 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z The ECO+ scheme will target homes that have a low energy efficiency rating and are in the lower council tax bands. Insulation: £1bn funding for least efficient homes 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z If they cannot make ends meet they might have to cut services and hike council tax. What does Welsh government budget mean for me? 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z People are also being advised to check whether they are owed council tax rebates, which are being given to people who are in council tax bands A-D. Cost of living: 'Each week, we are fighting to survive' 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Even with this change, Libraries Connected says council tax on its own is not a long-term solution for funding public libraries. Libraries at risk of cuts despite 'unprecedented' rise in users 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Most English councils are expected to raise council tax by 5%, according to the Treasury. Is council tax going up? Most areas in England to see 5% rise 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Another squeeze that some people in England could start to see is a rise in their council tax bills. Will Tory political fortunes prosper under Hunt's plans? 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Newport council is already reported to be considering a 9.5% council tax rise. What does Welsh government budget mean for me? 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Around £270m has been handed out this year in council tax rebates across the East Midlands. Cost of living: 'Each week, we are fighting to survive' 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The government says the reform money and council tax flexibility will provide the care sector with up to £2.8bn extra next year and £4.7bn the year after. Autumn Statement: Is money for schools, social care and NHS enough? 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Thursday announced English local authorities will be able to increase council tax by 5% annually without a referendum. Is council tax going up? Most areas in England to see 5% rise 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Councils in England can now raise council tax up to 5% a year without a vote. Will Tory political fortunes prosper under Hunt's plans? 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The government is considering increasing the amount by which council tax can go up in England. Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Self-catering businesses are calling for government action after being hit with council tax bills for thousands of pounds. Covid: Holiday let businesses hit with thousands in tax 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z In recent years, the trend has been towards council tax providing a larger share of a local authority's income. Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z It means in some areas the average Band D council tax bill could go over £2,000 for the first time, although other areas already pay more than that. Is council tax going up? Most areas in England to see 5% rise 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z He said council tax would have to rise on average by £130 per home just to cover the authority's increased gas and electricity bills for buildings like schools and leisure centres. Wales council boss warns of huge, unprecedented cuts 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z You can find out what council tax band your property is in on the government's website. Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Some businesses failed to let out their properties for the required nights during 2020-21, largely because of lockdown restrictions, and are liable to pay hefty council tax bills as a result. Covid: Holiday let businesses hit with thousands in tax 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The Treasury is thought to be considering lifting the cap on how much local authorities can increase council tax to help, particularly with social care pressures. Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z "It is not possible to say that council tax pays for particular local services: it is pooled with revenue from business rates, government grants and other sources of income," the library says. Is council tax going up? Most areas in England to see 5% rise 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z A criminal calling themselves Stephen Jones took up the tenancy and paid the rent and council tax. Luton 'stolen' house owner still fighting to get home back 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The maximum amount council tax can increase by in England is set by the government each year. Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z She said councils could use "discretionary powers to reduce a council tax liability by any amount". Covid: Holiday let businesses hit with thousands in tax 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z She said her authority had raised £174,000 in the past two years by putting up council tax by the maximum allowed, and unfunded inflation was currently costing it about £1.6m. Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z She maintained that council tax was "not the answer" and said the rise made the cost of living crisis "extremely difficult for struggling households" and "it could never plug that £700m funding gap". Is council tax going up? Most areas in England to see 5% rise 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z You pay your rent or mortgage, your gas and electric and your council tax and food is always at the very end. 'People are working themselves into poverty' - food bank provider 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z This year local authorities in England can increase council tax by up to 2.99% if they provide social care, and 1.99% if they don't. Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Lynsey reassures Olivia that something can be done and explores different options to make sure she gets everything she is entitled to, like council tax benefit. ‘I’ve got nothing’: A day with a debt helpline 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z "Our residents are so hard-pressed at the moment, none of us will want to impose very substantial council tax increases. Council tax isn't the answer to this problem." Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z The carer was £28,000 in debt for not paying gas, electric and council tax bills and had payday loans so she could buy her three children school uniform. Cost of living: Port Talbot mum's debt drove her to the brink 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The deal covers a series of policy areas, including extending free school meals to all primary school pupils, allowing local councils to introduce tourism taxes, making changes to council tax and expanding the Senedd. Energy prices: Plaid Cymru propose to reduce bills 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z According to the Institute for Government, council tax provides about half of local authorities' funding in England. Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z One particular policy has certainly made headlines - a 300% surcharge that councils can add to second homeowners' council tax bills. Who do people in Wales think they are? 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Conwy council said it faces potential staff cuts, raising council tax, and slashing services in what has been described as the most difficult financial year in memory. Conwy and Powys councils say they face widespread cuts 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z How it is paid depends whether you pay your council tax by direct debit and where you live in the UK. When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due? 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z You may also be able to claim a reduction in council tax while on UC. What is universal credit and who qualifies for it? 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z As well as the amount taken by councils - which makes up the majority of a bill - local police and fire authorities also charge council tax to help fund their services. Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z But despite already paying rent and council tax on the property given to them, the family felt they could not move in while it remained inaccessible to their son and would prevent him from thriving. The family of six in a one-bedroom flat due to inaccessible social housing 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The Resolution Foundation said the "near-universalist intervention" fitted with previous support offered in the form of a £150 council tax rebate and a £400 energy bill discount. Rich to get twice as much cost of living support, says think tank 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z At last year's local elections the SNP also pledged to scrap council tax for under-22s and to introduce a Local Democracy Bill to empower councillors and communities. Cost of living set to dominate future plans at Holyrood 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z So there is little doubt that among the options would be the sort of measures - such as council tax rebates - favoured by Mr Sunak when he was chancellor. Tory leadership: Why won't Liz Truss spell out energy bill help? 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z As a rule of thumb, anyone who is over 18 and owns or rents a home has to pay council tax, but there are exemptions and discounts based on individual circumstances. Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z “Everything is going up. I can’t even pay my rent, my council tax, I can’t afford to do anything. … I keep asking myself, what am I supposed to do?” Britain to see 80% spike in energy bills as crisis worsens 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z The payment is available to homes in council tax bands A to D, or up to E if a householder has a disability. Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Households in England whose homes are in bands A-D should have received a £150 council tax rebate to help cope with the rise in fuel prices. What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go? 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The mechanics can differ depending on how you pay your council tax, for example, through direct debit and which part of the country you live in. How will I get the £650 cost-of-living payment and £400 energy grant? 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z It estimates, that through additional council tax and business rates, the park and surrounding area delivers £75m a year now. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: The legacy London 2012 promised 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Plaid Cymru struck a co-operation agreement with the Welsh Labour government on a variety of policies including expanding free school meals, a bigger Senedd and a council tax revaluation. Plaid Cymru asks members to help set out party's future 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z In Scotland, the scheme ran differently, with a £150 credit applied to council tax bills, or paid as a cheque to households exempt from paying. Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z English councils also have access to a "discretionary fund" to make extra payments, including to people living in other council tax bands. What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go? 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z An overhaul to council tax in Wales could see homeowners who extend their properties facing larger bills. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The council brought in a 100% council tax premium on second homes amid claims people were being priced out of their local communities. Second homes: Council tax premium working, says Gwynedd 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Local authorities have already been given the power to increase council tax on second homes by 300% from next year. Second homes: Welsh councils to get powers to set limit 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z But using council tax as a means to process it raised alarm. Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Scams focusing on energy bill deals and council tax rebates to trick people into handing over their money are growing as cost of living rises, a banking trade body has said. Energy bill and tax rebate scams on the rise 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The Welsh government is launching a consultation on the first council tax revaluation in 20 years, set to take place next year. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Welsh government figures also indicate a mixed picture for other councils in Wales charging a 100% council tax premium on second homes. Second homes: Council tax premium working, says Gwynedd 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z The deputy leader of Cornwall Council, David Harris, told a meeting last year that the authority was continuing to lobby the government to allow it to charge second home owners additional council tax. Number of holiday-let homes in England up 40% in three years 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z While councils can send direct debit payers the money via a bank account, they often have to use cheques, council tax credit and vouchers for those who pay in other ways. Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z CAP's figures, from a new report, also suggested people were struggling with the basics rather than luxuries, with 40% of new clients in Wales having difficulty paying council tax, rent, energy and water bills. Cost of living: Energy debt tip of the iceberg - charity 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Labour ministers say the proposals would make council tax fairer. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Under new rules, councils will be allowed to decide which level of council tax premium is appropriate for their local circumstances, up to 300%. Second homes in Wales: Are owners selling up ahead of tax hikes? 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The BBC has obtained data from 152 individual councils across England on short-term lets - available for at least 140 days of the year and registered for business rates rather than council tax. Number of holiday-let homes in England up 40% in three years 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z "The letter looks like a council tax bill, but when they open it, it's a different story." Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z "Mortgages, gas, electricity, council tax, and for people on really low incomes that is starting to have an impact on their physical and mental health," said Tony. Cost of living: Energy debt tip of the iceberg - charity 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Under the plans the council tax bands assigned to Wales' 1.5m residential properties will be reassessed using property values from 1 April next year. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The criteria for self-catering accommodation being liable for business rates instead of council tax will also change. Second homes in Wales: Are owners selling up ahead of tax hikes? 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z All homes in the UK, regardless of how well off they are, are set to get £400 for help with energy bills this autumn, along with a previously announced £150 council tax rebate. Millions to get first cost-of-living payment from 14 July 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z If you pay your council tax each month via direct debit then have a comb through your bank account. Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The government is giving all households in bands A to D £150 through their council tax to help with the cost of living crisis. Council tax rebate cheques cashed at pawnbrokers 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Ministers are looking at reviewing the list of council tax exemptions, and whether to make changes to the council tax reduction scheme. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Owain Llywelyn, spokesperson for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in Wales, said the council tax increase was just "one small step" to address the second homes issue, and that more action was needed. Second homes in Wales: Are owners selling up ahead of tax hikes? 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Mr Gove said a new bill making it easier to charge higher council tax on empty properties in England would "bring life back" to communities. Michael Gove vows to end 'scourge' of empty second homes 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z If you pay your council tax by any other method, and you've still not had the money then check with your council about how they are processing those payments. Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z People have been cashing in their £150 council tax rebate cheques at a pawnbrokers because they cannot afford to wait for the money. Council tax rebate cheques cashed at pawnbrokers 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z While any tax payers who end up facing bigger council tax bills will inevitably be unhappy. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z He also suggested a council tax multiplier of up to 10 times for some properties, in addition to implementing rules ensuring only people living within about 35 miles of a property can purchase it. Second homes in Wales: Are owners selling up ahead of tax hikes? 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z The new bill will also allow local authorities, from April 2024, to double council tax on owners of second homes that are furnished but unoccupied. Michael Gove vows to end 'scourge' of empty second homes 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z If you still haven't got the money by the end of September, then councils are obliged to just knock the £150 off your council tax bill. Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z He said the money from his council tax rebate would allow him to pay some bills and buy back his phone from Cash Convertors, which he had previously sold for £35. Council tax rebate cheques cashed at pawnbrokers 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The consultation does not look at alternatives to council tax, which the IFS has called "out of date, regressive and distortionary". Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z All councils in Wales will be able to set council tax premiums of up to 300% on second homes from April 2023. Second homes in Wales: Are owners selling up ahead of tax hikes? 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z In Wales, the Labour-run Welsh government plans to allow councils to charge up to four times the standard level of council tax on second homes. Michael Gove vows to end 'scourge' of empty second homes 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z This included one-off £150 council tax rebates for most homes in England and Wales and matched funding for the other devolved nations. Energy bills: Government likely to face pressure to continue support, IFS says 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z About 80% of households are already receiving a £150 energy rebate, often through their council tax bill. Cost of living: What Rishi Sunak's help means for you 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Plaid has also promised to bring forward land tax proposals to replace business rates initially, and council tax later. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Schemes such as the Warm Homes Discount could be expanded and council tax cuts may also be announced as soon as Thursday, the BBC understands. Energy bill support of £10bn set to be unveiled 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The package also includes a £150 council tax rebate for people living in bands A-D in England, which will not need to be paid back. Which countries are doing the most to tackle energy bills? 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z The Welsh government has confirmed it will go ahead with changes to council tax that will make it harder for holiday lets to be exempt. Holiday let tax changes to go ahead in Wales 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z The mechanics can differ depending on how you pay your council tax and which part of the country you live in. Cost of living: What Rishi Sunak's help means for you 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Luke Young, from Citizens Advice Cymru, urged more radical changes, with the charity seeing more people seeking help for council tax debt. Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z He highlighted policies already put in place - including the £150 council tax rebate - to support people with rising costs, before comparing the government's actions in the pandemic to the government of World War II. Cost of living: We cannot rule out a windfall tax, says minister 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z The government has said it is supporting families struggling financially in the face of rising prices, including a £150 council tax discount and a £200 loan for energy bills in the autumn. Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z It comes as second home owners face a 300% council tax premium. Holiday let tax changes to go ahead in Wales 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z The Welsh government plans include a 300% council tax premium on second homes and making it harder for those properties to be eligible for business rates instead of council tax. Second homes: Tax hikes make holiday lets in Wales unviable, owners say 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z He said: "The Welsh government must not miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Wales' council tax system into a progressive tax based on income and ability to pay." Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z In February, the government announced people in council tax bands A-D, which cover about 80% of households, would get a £150 rebate on their annual council tax bill from April. Cost of living: What are Rishi Sunak's options to ease the burden on households? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Some of the poorest households in England and Wales are struggling to access council tax rebates to help offset their soaring energy bills, a charity has warned. Warning poorest households are struggling to get £150 energy rebate 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Currently properties made available for let for at least 140 days, and actually let for 70, can be classed as paying business rates rather than council tax. Holiday let tax changes to go ahead in Wales 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Currently, second home owners can avoid council tax by registering their properties as a business, as long as those properties are let for 70 days per year. Second homes: Tax hikes make holiday lets in Wales unviable, owners say 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Plaid's Cefin Campbell said the proposals "are the first step in changing the council tax system which could make a real difference, by making the system fairer". Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Mr Kwarteng said the government had already put forward £9bn of support for those struggling with their bills, including a £150 council tax rebate for rate payers. Cost of living: Labour to call vote on windfall tax for oil and gas companies 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z National Energy Action said those who did not pay council tax by direct debit were affected, with many facing long waits for the £150 payouts. Warning poorest households are struggling to get £150 energy rebate 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Their current rent is £1,000 per month, with council tax of about £200, which she says is "already stretching it" in terms of their budget. Caught up in Cornwall's worsening housing crisis 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Councils in Wales are allowed to double the cost of council tax on second homes. Second homes: Tax hikes make holiday lets in Wales unviable, owners say 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Could council tax in Wales be about to change? Wales council tax: Extending homes could trigger bigger bills 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The minister said the government had already introduced measures to reduce people's council tax payments and the Queen's Speech included proposals that would help minimise rent increases. Gove dismisses talk of emergency budget to tackle rising costs 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z The town sits under Rochdale Borough Council, where over a third of residents do not pay council tax by direct debit. Warning poorest households are struggling to get £150 energy rebate 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Fiona Taylor saying she was disappointed and thought voters had been "unfair" on the local Tory candidates, who had "kept the streets tidy, the bins collected, and council tax low". London local elections 2022: 'Real disgust' with PM at heart of Tory losses 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Under the new scheme, councils would be allowed to make second home owners pay four times as much council tax as other residents. Second homes: Tax hikes make holiday lets in Wales unviable, owners say 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Indeed, the results across England indicate that Tory councils with relatively low council tax rates did not perform better at the ballot box. Election results 2022: Prof Sir John Curtice on what England results show so far 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Famous for its low council tax, Wandsworth has been under Conservative control since 1978, a year before Margaret Thatcher became prime minister. Elections 2022: Conservatives lose seats on English councils 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Those exempt from paying council tax in Scotland can apply for a cheque. Warning poorest households are struggling to get £150 energy rebate 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Those running the councils will have to grapple with delivering a huge range of services from leisure centres to care for the elderly, as well as setting council tax and managing budgets. Welsh election results 2022: Counting set to begin 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The local authority made its reputation through slashing council tax and privatising council services, like bin collections. London election results 2022: Labour wins Wandsworth and Barnet from Conservatives 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Councils raise money through the council tax, which they are able to set themselves - although the bulk of their finance comes from the Scottish government. Scottish elections 2022: Voters head to polls to elect new councillors 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The prime minister claimed the government was helping people "in the immediate term", with an energy rebate package, cold weather payments and a cut to council tax levels. Johnson: Government wants to help through 'tough patch' 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z He said his government was "focused on growing the economy to address the cost of living" and had already given help to households, including a council tax rebate of £150. Local elections 2022: Party leaders woo voters on last day of campaigning 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z When the SNP came to power in 2007 they froze the council tax while promising to replace it with a new system. Scottish council elections: Local issues and national questions 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z He says he has run the "most successful council" which has cut council tax and frozen rent. London election results 2022: Labour wins Wandsworth and Barnet from Conservatives 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The government has announced a council tax rebate and repayable discount on energy bills, but is facing calls to go further now to help with costs. Boris Johnson defends government's cost of living response 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z The deadline for payment, which applies to homes in council tax bands A-D, is September. Chancellor breaks pledge on energy bills 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a repayable £200 discount on bills for homes in England, Wales and Scotland from October, and a further £150 council tax rebate for most households in England. Prepay energy customers disconnect over price rises 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Third, he says, he would like to see council money only spent on the essentials and for the amount of council tax people pay to be reduced. Local elections 2022: First-time voters in Harlow share their concerns 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Mr Sunak listed policies the government had already announced for households, including the £150 council tax rebate to go towards bills, and said it amounted to £9bn. Cost of living: Silly to give more support on energy bills now, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z But Mr Ross was questioned about his party's desire to cut council tax, while the UK Conservatives had raised the government's tax take to the highest level since the 1940s. Scottish Conservatives will hold on to second place - Douglas Ross 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z In both countries the scheme also extends to people in council tax bands E to H if they get a reduction in the council tax due to low income. Chancellor breaks pledge on energy bills 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Mr Bullen said it was great the government was providing energy bill and council tax rebates, but it was nowhere near focussed enough. Prepay energy customers disconnect over price rises 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z A council tax rebate worth £150 and a cut to fuel duty were both announced by Mr Sunak earlier this year. Boris Johnson wants to relax safety rules to cut childcare cost 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the rebate for homes in council tax bands A to D in February to help people cope with escalating cost of living prices. Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Last year, Pembrokeshire council's cabinet voted for second home owners to pay double the normal rate of council tax, saying it would help provide income to build more affordable homes. Second homes: Love Island's Dr Alex George faces online abuse 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z In Scotland councils have been told they can give the £150 as a direct discount off their council tax - and many have done that. Chancellor breaks pledge on energy bills 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z People living in some of England's poorest households and those who rent could miss out on the government's £150 council tax rebate. Poorest households could out on £150 council tax rebate 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z At the same time, a host of bill hikes take effect with council tax, water bills and car tax going up for some on 1 April. Warning of fresh energy bill shock in October as prices rise again 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Eligible households in England that pay council tax by direct debit should receive the payment directly into their bank account. Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Millions of households are facing a £700 a year rise in energy costs, alongside hikes in the cost of council tax, water bills and other utilities. Who allowed the price cap to increase by so much? And other questions 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z There is no council tax in Northern Ireland but the executive there has been given money to make the payments but that is held up by the political uncertainty. Chancellor breaks pledge on energy bills 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Resolution Foundation figures show one in eight low-income households do not sit within eligible council tax bands. Poorest households could out on £150 council tax rebate 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z The government is giving some support with a £150 council tax rebate in April, and a £200 grant in October, which will need to be paid back. Five reasons why prices and bills are going up 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z As well as her £595 rent, £94 council tax and the money for other utility bills such as water and her phone, Esme also puts £300 aside every month for her annual tax bill. How we pay the bills: Skipping meals and fewer car journeys 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z The government has said it will offer extra help worth a total of £350 via the council tax system in England too. Why are energy bills so high and when should I take a meter reading? 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z It is impossible to tell exactly how many households have received the £150 council tax rebate. Chancellor breaks pledge on energy bills 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Those with landlords responsible for council tax payments are also unlikely to receive the cost-of-living payment. Poorest households could out on £150 council tax rebate 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Ministers need to "get a grip" of the system giving homes in England a £150 council tax rebate, the chair of the levelling up select committee has said. Senior MP urges ministers to get a grip of £150 tax rebates 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The rest of his money goes on paying his phone bill, water bill and council tax. How we pay the bills: Skipping meals and fewer car journeys 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z This year, for the first time since the SNP came to power in 2007, town halls were given free reign to set council tax rates. Scotland elections 2022: Five things to watch in May's council vote 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z National Insurance payments will go up by 1.25 pence in the pound next month and council tax is increasing. Cost of living worries: Unions push further on pay as inflation soars 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z It will apply from April to homes in council tax bands A to D, benefiting in the region of 80% of households. Poorest households could out on £150 council tax rebate 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z The one-off payment will be made to people living in properties in council tax bands A to D and the government estimates around 20 million households will benefit. Senior MP urges ministers to get a grip of £150 tax rebates 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z With energy bills and council tax set to rise from April, debt charity StepChange found 42% of people think they will struggle to pay these bills. Cost of living: One in five expect to go into debt this year, survey says 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z This includes a £150 council tax rebate for 80% of households, followed by a £200 discount on bills in October which will need to be repaid. Cost of living: Calls for targeted help to cut energy bills 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z In February, Sunak promised a £150 council tax rebate for properties in bands A to D, and a £200 cut to energy bills in October, to be repaid over five years. Cost of living: What Tory MPs want from Rishi Sunak 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z In his reply, Mr Gove said people on low incomes in council tax bands E-H can access support from their local council's discretionary funds. Poorest households could out on £150 council tax rebate 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Residents can check which council tax band their home is in on the government website. Senior MP urges ministers to get a grip of £150 tax rebates 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Inflation is expected to pass 7% soon, with food and energy costs, council tax and National Insurance all rising. Rishi Sunak must cut VAT to tackle cost-of-living rise, say Lib Dems 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z This will offer consumers a £150 council tax rebate in April and a £200 loan in October to be repaid £40 a year for the next five years. Government rescue of Bulb Energy set to cost taxpayers billions more 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z He said it was the same with a council tax cut he received last year that was eroded by a doubling of another property tax. In France, voters' perception of purchasing power could hurt Macron in the ballot 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z As well as those in ineligible properties, households who do not pay council tax via direct debit will not automatically receive the £150 rebate. Poorest households could out on £150 council tax rebate 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z "The government needs to get a grip on the operation of the council tax rebate and give clear guidance to councils so that this rebate is delivered to households reliably and effectively," he said. Senior MP urges ministers to get a grip of £150 tax rebates 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Nearly two thirds of Scotland's 32 local authorities have now set their council tax rates for the coming year - with the rest due by the end of March. Scottish council tax 2022-23: How much will your bill be? 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Some second home owners in Wales could pay four times their current level of council tax from next year, the Welsh government has announced. Wales second homes could face 300% council tax hikes 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z The government has promised a council tax rebate for those living in bands A to D, covering about 80% of households, of £150. Cost of living: Bill shock as energy price rises hit home 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z The UK government has responded to soaring energy costs by offering most households a £200 deferral on energy bills and a one-time £150 off council tax, to be applied in autumn. Volunteers are helping lower bills for those on low incomes 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z And he asked if the government had any information on how many households did not pay council tax by direct debit - and would therefore not automatically receive their payment. Senior MP urges ministers to get a grip of £150 tax rebates 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The government announced at the end of January it would be giving an additional £120m to local authorities in a bid to ward off big increases in council tax bills. Scottish council tax 2022-23: How much will your bill be? 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The Welsh government will also tighten up the rules on self-catering accommodation being liable for business rates rather than council tax from next year. Wales second homes could face 300% council tax hikes 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z We could see a daily charge for drivers in London, a raise in council tax, or Heathrow being put into Zone 1. Covid-19: London public transport bailout extended by four months 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The Welsh government will match the council tax rebate planned across the border, and also offer the payments to people who do not pay the tax. Cost of living: Most Welsh households to get £150 payments 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, figures sourced by the Local Democracy Reporting Service found that 320,000 households in County Durham and Northumberland did not pay council tax by direct debit. Senior MP urges ministers to get a grip of £150 tax rebates 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Band D is highlighted as the average council tax bill for householders in Scotland. Scottish council tax 2022-23: How much will your bill be? 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z At the moment properties available to let for a minimum of 140 days in any 12-month period, and actually let for at least 70 days, pay rates not council tax. Wales second homes could face 300% council tax hikes 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z The Poverty Alliance said it was "deeply disappointing" that the Scottish scheme mirrored UK government plans to funnel support through the council tax system. Low-income families 'let down' by payment scheme 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The Welsh government will match the England council tax rebate, providing a £150 payment to all properties in council tax bands A to D, which covers the majority of homes. Cost of living: Most Welsh households to get £150 payments 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z However, Ms Forbes appeared to suggest in a tweet on Wednesday that there would actually be no additional money for Scotland as a result of the council tax cut in England. Scottish cost-of-living help to be announced 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Ending freeze 'will see council tax bills soar' Scottish council tax 2022-23: How much will your bill be? 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z According to the Welsh government council tax premiums are being paid on more than 23,000 properties in Wales this year. Wales second homes could face 300% council tax hikes 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z She said for those who are exempt from paying council tax, the Scottish government would look at other ways to provide support. Low-income families 'let down' by payment scheme 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z But those who are in the council tax reduction scheme in all tax bands will also get the payment, unlike in England where individuals who do not pay council tax would not receive the rebate. Cost of living: Most Welsh households to get £150 payments 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z However, her claim was dismissed by the UK government, which insisted that the Scottish government "will receive £296m of Barnett consequentials as a result of the council tax rebate announced by the chancellor." Scottish cost-of-living help to be announced 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Last week, the Scottish government also gave local government an extra £120m next year in a bid to ward off big increases in council tax bills. Energy prices hike: 'Lives could be lost' - Michael Matheson 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z The council tax funding announcement came as part of the UK government's plan to place a repayable £200 discount on bills for homes in England, Wales and Scotland from October. Cost-of-living crisis plan to be outlined next week 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z They can use that money to help people who they regard as vulnerable or on low incomes, but who either do not pay council tax or who live in band E to H properties. Why do energy prices have to go up? And other questions 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z A total of 73.3% of residential properties are rated as being in bands A to D for council tax. Cost of living: Most Welsh households to get £150 payments 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z What help with bills is there in my council tax band? Energy price rise includes £68 for failed firms, says Ofgem 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z In England, households in council tax bands A to D - information you can find on your bill - will get a £150 discount from April, the chancellor says. Energy bills: 'I was watching in horror at price cap rise' 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Last week, the Scottish government gave local government an extra £120m next year in a bid to ward off big increases in council tax bills. Cost-of-living crisis plan to be outlined next week 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said that households in England in council tax bands A to D will receive a £150 rebate in April. Why do energy prices have to go up? And other questions 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z As their dormer bungalow falls into council tax band E, they won't be eligible for the £150 rebate being offered. Soaring prices: 'I may have to move back in with my parents' 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z In addition, households in England in council tax bands A to D will get a £150 discount from April, the chancellor added. Cost of living: Energy bills leave Preston mum under 'so much stress' 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z It comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £200 discount on all electricity bills, which will later be repaid, and a £150 council tax rebate for those in bands A to D. Labour criticises 'buy now, pay later energy scheme' 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z There will also be a further £150 council tax rebate for about 80% of homes in England. Millions to get energy bill rebates of up to £350 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Speaking in the Commons, the Chancellor said that we "need to adjust" to paying higher prices, but that 80% of homes will benefit from a council tax rebate. Chancellor: We need to adjust to higher prices 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z There could be ways to increase your income or benefits, or get reductions on your council tax. Cost of living: ‘How will we afford anything with bills this high?’ 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z "While councils have full flexibility in setting local council tax rates, I don't believe there is a requirement for any inflation-busting increases next year." Extra cash for Scottish councils in bid to avoid tax hikes 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Last week, the city's mayor Joanne Anderson said she accepted the city needed intervention and improvement, but she said it was not right that council tax payers should foot the bill. Liverpool MPs hit out at pay rise awarded to commissioners 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The council tax rebate will apply to homes in council tax bands A to D in England and will be made directly by local authorities from April. Millions to get energy bill rebates of up to £350 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Food and energy bills are already rising sharply and the prospect of higher council tax bills on top of that from April will only add to the pressure on household budgets. Scottish council chief says cuts and tax rises 'inevitable' 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Online application forms used to claim for housing benefit, council tax support, test and trace support payments, discretionary housing payments and several other services have been delayed or are unavailable. Gloucester Council cyber attack linked to Russian hackers 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z The Scottish government is to give local government an extra £120m next year in a bid to ward off big increases in council tax bills. Extra cash for Scottish councils in bid to avoid tax hikes 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Currently, owners of second homes in England can avoid paying council tax and access small business rates relief by declaring an intention to let the property out to holidaymakers. Government claims to 'close second homes loophole' 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Councillors will hardly be thankful for the "opportunity" to hike council tax on the eve of an election, particularly if they feel forced to do so. Scottish politics in 2022 - five things to watch 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Ministers have, in previous years, protected the public from that by funding a council tax freeze. Scottish council chief says cuts and tax rises 'inevitable' 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Mr Walker said they were clearly three separate households and paid separate council tax bills, but were told by NP they counted as one household because there was one bill payer. Storm Arwen: Northumberland couple hit out at power cut compensation 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z However, they said more detail was needed on proposals from the London mayor on revenue-raising, modifying the fares structure, road charging and council tax. Transport for London: Funding deal extended by a week 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Families are facing a "double-whammy" of rising bills next year, as council tax across much of England is set to increase at the same time as National Insurance, according to BBC research. Dozens of councils eyeing rise in council tax to fund services 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z However she dropped the previous policy of limiting the extent to which local authorities can increase council tax. Councils given 'complete flexibility' to raise tax rates 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z She said the only question over council tax rises was how big they would be, and that it was "probably inevitable" that services would face cuts too. Scottish council chief says cuts and tax rises 'inevitable' 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Others include expanding free childcare for two-year-olds, a cap on second and holiday home numbers, reforming council tax, and free social care. Wales: Free primary school meals and childcare pledges 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z Conservative Mr Fitzgerald said the council was looking at all options to raise money, including council tax rises. Peterborough: 'The council will sometimes be saying no to care' 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Two-thirds of councils in England that responded to a BBC survey said they were considering a rise in council tax to help fund services. Dozens of councils eyeing rise in council tax to fund services 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z The party originally campaigned on a policy of replacing the council tax before entering government at Holyrood, but moved instead to freeze the tax for nine years. Councils given 'complete flexibility' to raise tax rates 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z It also includes plans to change council tax, reform social care, expansion of free childcare, and measures to tackle second homes. Labour and Plaid Cymru approve Wales government deal 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z BBC Wales was told the "very wide-ranging" draft includes plans to change council tax and reforms to social care. Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru close to Senedd co-operation deal 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Total outstanding council tax arrears reached £156.6 million last year - the steepest increase for 20 years. Families in Wales on benefits will get extra £100 winter fuel payment 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z That is less than in recent years and will mean council tax won't rise as fast as some other household bills, but the IFS says it comes after many years of above-inflation increases. Dozens of councils eyeing rise in council tax to fund services 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z However documents published online underlined that "councils will have complete flexibility to set the council tax rate that is appropriate for their local authority area". Councils given 'complete flexibility' to raise tax rates 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The combined effect of universal credit changes, alcohol and fuel duties, higher council tax, income tax and national insurance delivered a 2.8% boost to the incomes of the poorest households. Households face £3,000 hit from Budget measures, warns think tank 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z One of the big policies included in the prospective deal is a commitment to change the council tax system, which both parties promised to reform in their manifestos for May's election. Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru close to Senedd co-operation deal 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z It comes as a Senedd committee suggested a debt "bonfire" could help people who are in arrears with council tax bills. Families in Wales on benefits will get extra £100 winter fuel payment 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z "It's hard to say whether this will be enough, although we can expect to see many councils put up their council tax bills in an attempt to stem the gap." Dozens of councils eyeing rise in council tax to fund services 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Second home owners in Pembrokeshire will pay double the normal rate of council tax from next year. Pembrokeshire: Council tax to double for second home owners 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z "Councils are particularly alarmed that the government's solution for tackling social care's core existing pressures appears to be solely through the use of council tax, and the social care precept." Council tax bills could rise by £220, IFS warns 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Speaking in September, Mr Drakeford said changing the council tax system would be "very difficult to do because some people lose out, a lot of people win". Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru close to Senedd co-operation deal 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z In Wales, people can no longer be sent to prison for not paying council tax. Families in Wales on benefits will get extra £100 winter fuel payment 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Some council leaders in the north of England say relying on council tax for funding leaves them at a disadvantage because they can raise less than councils in part of the south. Dozens of councils eyeing rise in council tax to fund services 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Although he "praises" the cabinet's support, he does not think raising council tax premiums is enough to tackle the problem. Pembrokeshire: Council tax to double for second home owners 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The new properties - ranging from one to three bedrooms - would be funded using money from a council tax levy on second homes in the area. In need of modernisation? The UK’s housing crisis close up 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z After she missed an assessment meeting, employment and support allowance was ended on 6 February 2017 which led to her housing benefit and council tax benefit also being terminated. Jodey Whiting: Family lose appeal for new inquest over benefits death 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z It allows councils in England to charge an additional amount of council tax to pay for social care costs. Will people already paying for care get extra help? And other questions 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z She also told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that she was charged twice for council tax - once for the family home, and again for the property she currently lives in. London Floods: Families scared to return home want more help 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Except for properties registered as holiday homes, where owners pay business rates instead of council tax, these homes will now qualify for the 100% tax premium. Pembrokeshire: Council tax to double for second home owners 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Harborough District Council was one of a number of local authorities that increased council tax this year, approving a rise of £5 per Band D household in February. Harborough District Council sends out 700 court summonses in error 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z Bailiffs are used to pursue unpaid bills such as council tax or parking fines, and to enforce evictions. Bid for better bailiffs as pandemic debts rise 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z It said officials would also look at options to shut a tax "loophole" where some second home owners do not pay council tax. Second homes: Hundreds gather to protest housing 'crisis' 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z A Westminster City Council spokesperson said the authority is committed to supporting those affected by the floods and is providing council tax relief to anyone who cannot live in their home as a result. London Floods: Families scared to return home want more help 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Chris Birch, director of letting company Holiday Homes Wales, said there could be negative consequences for the west Wales economy if local authorities charge higher council tax for second homes owners. Pembrokeshire: Council tax to double for second home owners 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z The loophole means some second home owners do not pay council tax or business rates. Second homes in Wales: Pilot scheme planned to tackle 'crisis' 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z Ms Whiting's employment and support allowance was ended on 6 February 2017 which led to her housing benefit and council tax benefit also being terminated, the High Court heard. Jodey Whiting: Disabled woman's suicide 'a direct result' of benefit cut 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z The decision to apply and increase council tax premiums rests with local authorities. Pembrokeshire village has more holiday homes than residents 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z Fourteen years ago, when the SNP first took control at Holyrood, a council tax freeze was meant to be a temporary measure while a way to replace the council tax was found. Call for long-term funding deal for councils after Covid 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z The Welsh Liberal Democrats want to set up a £200,000 fund to help "the most vulnerable" who are struggling to pay debts like council tax arrears. Welsh election 2021: Post-Covid focus for last weekend of campaigning 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z From this month, local councils are able to raise council tax by 5%, at a time when the cost of living is rising by less than 1%. Local elections 2021: A simple guide to English council elections 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z The Scottish Conservative leader accused the SNP of failing to reform council tax. Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z But somehow the biggest row about a specific manifesto promise was one dating back to 2007 - the SNP's pledge to scrap the council tax, which sparked yet another confrontation between Mr Ross and Ms Sturgeon. Scottish election 2021: What did we learn from the election debate? 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z But replacing the council tax proved difficult, with the basic council tax rate not rising anywhere in Scotland between 2007 and 2017. Call for long-term funding deal for councils after Covid 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z "The clear decision... is that we totally reject any call for council tax payers to foot this legal bill," she said. Liverpool Labour councillors call for ex-mayor to withdraw legal fees bid 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z Including childcare, tackling poverty and council tax benefit. Wales election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z The SNP leader argued that council tax is lower in Scotland. Scottish election 2021: Leaders' debate fact-checked 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z For the privilege, Londoners pay on average £365 a year through a proportion of their council tax. London elections 2021: What can the mayor of London do? 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, all 32 of Scotland's local authorities again decided to freeze council tax rates at last year's levels. Call for long-term funding deal for councils after Covid 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z He claimed claimed a total of £3,185 for rent, council tax and factor's fees. Ex-finance secretary Derek Mackay quits the SNP 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Points to note: Band D is highlighted above as the average council tax bill for householders in Scotland. All Scottish councils poised to agree tax freeze 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z They share Sir Keir's call for any council tax increases to be scrapped. Sir Keir Starmer's critics in Labour become increasingly vocal 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Labour is warning, however, that council tax increases, set for April, should be scrapped to help struggling households. Budget 2021: Chancellor set to announce £400m for arts sector 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z In exchange for not putting up taxes, councils will receive a cash equivalent of a 3% council tax increase from the Scottish government. Call for long-term funding deal for councils after Covid 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z The charity estimates households in Wales are £73m in arrears on the likes of rent, energy bills and council tax. Covid and debt: Welsh households £73m in arrears amid pandemic 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z If any council were to decide to put up the council tax, the rise would need to be significant to be worthwhile. All Scottish councils poised to agree tax freeze 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Local authorities will also be offered incentives to freeze council tax rates to prevent household bills rising. No changes to Scottish income tax rates in budget 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z The letter warned: "London mayoral council tax rise. Do not ignore." Shaun Bailey: London mayoral candidate reported to CPS over leaflets 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z But what exactly is council tax, how much is it and are steeper bills inevitable? Covid: What is council tax and should it go up in the pandemic? 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z He criticised government plans to raise council tax and end a temporary rise in universal credit. Starmer: Government must 'go further' to help parents 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z The Scottish government will be hopeful that a new council tax freeze proves as popular with the public as they think the first one did. All Scottish councils poised to agree tax freeze 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z The average debt owed is about £3,000, more than double the average annual council tax bill. Covid in Scotland: Council tax pandemic debt 'explosion' feared 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z The leaflet, sent in December, invited readers to sign a petition against any council tax rises. Shaun Bailey: London mayoral candidate reported to CPS over leaflets 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z Northern Ireland is not covered by the council tax system - it operates a domestic rating system instead. Covid: What is council tax and should it go up in the pandemic? 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Local authorities in England will be permitted to increase council tax by up to 5% next year. Council tax to rise by up to 5% next year 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z Fourteen years ago when the SNP first took control of Holyrood, a council tax freeze was meant to be a temporary measure while a way to replace the council tax was found. All Scottish councils poised to agree tax freeze 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z "Action is required to stop council tax debt - already the number one debt issue the Citizens Advice network sees - becoming an even bigger problem," Mr Fitt added. Covid in Scotland: Council tax pandemic debt 'explosion' feared 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z He did introduce a public sector pay freeze and changes that are likely to lead to an increase in council tax bills in last week's Spending Review. Protecting jobs not paying off debt should be government's priority - Labour 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Local authorities in England will be able to increase council tax by up to 5% from April without needing to get approval from local taxpayers. Covid: What is council tax and should it go up in the pandemic? 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z There is a misconception that council tax and housing costs are not included, when in fact they are in some measures. Britons 'misunderstand and distrust economics data' 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z All of Scotland's 32 local authorities look set to freeze council tax rates at last year's levels. All Scottish councils poised to agree tax freeze 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z The Mayor of London is “not willing to accept” extending the capital’s congestion change, “regressive” council tax rises and fare rises above inflation. Khan: Johnson ‘lied’ in Commons over TfL finances 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The proposals include higher council taxes, an expanded congestion charge zone and a hike in Tube and bus fares. Sadiq Khan condemns 'draconian' conditions of TfL rescue 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z You may be able to claim a reduction in council tax when on universal credit, and get help with childcare costs. What is universal credit and what else can I claim? 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z Plaid says it would cut hundreds of pounds off the bill for the average family by reforming council tax. Plaid promises 50,000 homes and £10 carer wage 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Glasgow and Stirling will be the last authorities to consider council tax levels when they set their 2021/22 budgets on Thursday. All Scottish councils poised to agree tax freeze 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z The mayor allowed a new council tax on large corporations to become law in July. Debates over Seattle spending, policing spotlight tension between mayor and City Council 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z She and her husband were living on his wage and deferring the council tax and utility bills. Covid toll on jobs highest in some of UK's poorest areas 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z From today, local authorities are able to resume using bailiffs to pursue unpaid bills such as council tax and parking fines. Coronavirus: Evening update 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z From Monday, authorities are able to use bailiffs - officially known as enforcement agents - to pursue unpaid bills such as council tax or parking fines. Bailiffs return to chase pre-lockdown unpaid debts 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z Local authorities are to receive a cash equivalent to a 3% council tax increase in return for not putting up levels. All Scottish councils poised to agree tax freeze 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z According to the Local Government Association, £700m is owed in council tax since the start of lockdown - a figure that's expected to grow. 'I just have to trust that I'm going to be okay' 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z While students are exempt from council tax, when a room becomes empty, the management company must pay. Rush to convert student flats due to pandemic 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z The government will also allow council tax and business rate deficits to be paid over three years instead of the usual one. Councils offered £500m to help with virus costs 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z It is facing additional costs of up to £2m linked to increased spending tackling homelessness, council tax support, burial costs and food distribution. Council's £1 billion property bet shaken by WeWork rent waiver request 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z The hole is due to a forecast reduction in tax receipts from firms paying business rates and householders not able to keep up with council tax bills. Khan proposes moving City Hall to cut costs 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z Local authorities across the country face a shortfall of business rate and council tax income caused by the impact of Covid-19, he said. Virus leaves £500m black hole in London's finances 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z There is also concern that revenue from council tax and business rates will significantly drop as the country faces a recession due to the economic turmoil of coronavirus. Councils facing service cuts due to coronavirus costs 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z An investigation into whether the property was correctly registered for council tax is continuing. Cummings' lockdown cottage broke planning rules 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z "If you haven't got those 25 to 50-year-olds, you shouldn't expect the high street to do well or the council to be able to get the council taxes they need." The Welsh towns 'vulnerable' to Covid-19 impact 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z One of the concerns raised by local authorities is the spike in applications for council tax reduction, and the cost of the all-Wales "Test, Trace and Protect" initiative. Councils will take 'generation' to pay for virus 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z The hole is due to a forecast reductions in tax receipts from firms paying business rates and householders not able to keep up with council tax bills. Virus leaves £500m black hole in London's finances 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Many business owners pay council tax instead of business rates, meaning they are left without financial support. Islanders 'left with nothing' as tourism collapses 2020-05-24T04:00:00Z Payment "holidays" put off, rather than cancel, regular bills such as rent or council tax. 'We go hungry so we can feed our children' 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z It also wants the government, separately, to underwrite the cost of potentially billions in lost revenues due to the anticipated steep fall in council tax receipts, income from business rates and other charges. English councils vying for emergency virus cash 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z He added: "I think it's far too early to talk about council tax going up, and I think that's a very undesirable outcome given the strain on people's finances thanks to this." Councils will take 'generation' to pay for virus 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z "To avoid council tax arrears forcing people into unmanageable debt, the government needs to consider further measures." Gambling firms to stop advertising during lockdown 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z So today is a bill day of nearly £300 covering council tax, electricity, gas and water. 'The alcohol bill has increased... but he's earned it!' 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Vulnerable people and those most affected by the coronavirus outbreak are being offered help to pay their council tax. Town halls consider council tax payment help 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z They warned that income from car parking, leisure facilities, planning and licensing applications is "plummeting" while financial liabilities could dwarf their finances should council tax collection rates fall sharply. English councils vying for emergency virus cash 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z Reserves: May need to draw on reserves if financial pressures grow such as increase in applications for council tax support and current efforts to establish 'Test, Trace and Protect' services. Councils will take 'generation' to pay for virus 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z They faced extra costs, such as council tax on empty properties and upkeep, rather than only mortgage payments. You can't just stop paying rent, tenants told 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Graham says priorities should include "arrears on your mortgage, energy bills or council tax." Coronavirus: What if I can't pay my bills? 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Chelmsford City Council said if people were unable to pay council tax due on 8 April, they should contact banks directly to stop the payment. Town halls consider council tax payment help 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Local authorities to get a £500m hardship fund to provide people with council tax payment relief. Dozens of poorer nations seek IMF help amid coronavirus crisis 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z "Relying on local governments increasing council tax might not be the answer," he added. Councils will take 'generation' to pay for virus 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z The Flood Re scheme was developed between the UK government and insurance companies, where the cost of flood insurance is linked to a property's council tax band. 'Stop building homes on flood plains' calls 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z Business rates are a kind of council tax for commercial property. The tax that hits struggling High Streets hardest 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z In a letter to Rishi Sunak, they also want council tax and business rates suspended for a year in affected properties. 'Cry of pain' plea to aid £180m valleys flood bill 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z They also want council tax and business rates suspended for a year in affected properties. Calls for UK to fund flood relief in south Wales 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z There is a risk the council "may not be able to financially sustain itself" for current financial year, while council tax receipts are down £600,000 from the start of the new financial year. Councils will take 'generation' to pay for virus 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Households in England face further council tax rises from April, according to research. Households in England 'to face council tax rises' 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z One in 10 residents in the borough owes money to the council, in the form of council tax or rent arrears, and she's one of them. 'Until I met my debt mentor I couldn't always feed my kids' 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z The website for council tax payments is still open and the council says frontline services are continuing, with staff using pen and paper. Redcar cyber-attack: council using pen and paper 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Earlier this week, the idea of a mansion tax was floated, but some Conservative MPs believe a council tax revamp is more likely to be on the cards. Javid resigned after Johnson pushed him to sack advisers 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z The review also examined whether unpaid TV licence fees should be considered a civil debt in the same way as unpaid utility bills or council tax. BBC: Licence decriminalisation consultation opens 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z The County Councils Network said the majority of councils that run social care services would be raising council tax by the full amount allowed - 3.99%. Households in England 'to face council tax rises' 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Amazon is to get a £3.2m council tax rebate after winning a legal row about the nature and size of its warehouse. Amazon set for £3m tax rebate amid floor space row 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z Plaid Cymru would consider scrapping council tax and business rates if it forms the next Welsh Government. Plaid suggests 3p tax cut and new property levy 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Business rates are similar to council tax for business properties. Empty business rates relief 'costs £1bn' 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Other major sources of income include the council tax and business rates. Councils 'need extra £1bn' to prevent further cuts 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z It said its analysis shows that all 133 councils are planning to increase council tax. Households in England 'to face council tax rises' 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Part of the problem was a narrow base for council tax - meaning cuts from central government were not replaced by local funds. A constituency that changed its mind 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z That is true even if council tax were frozen – although Labour has no plans for such a freeze. General election: Council tax more likely to go up under Tories than Labour, IFS suggests – live news 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Things like rent, mortgage, council tax and energy bills are considered priority debts because there are "serious consequences" if you don't pay them. What happens when you go bankrupt? 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Last year councils were allowed to increase the council tax by up to 4.8% - the original 3% limit was relaxed by the Scottish government in return for support from the Greens to pass the budget. Councils 'need extra £1bn' to prevent further cuts 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z The County Councils Network said that the council tax rises would amount to an average increase of up to £69 per household. Households in England 'to face council tax rises' 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z The Green Party plans to scrap stamp duty, along with other property taxes including council tax and business rates, and replace them with a new Land Value Tax. Which party will help first-time buyers? 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Of course, there would be less need for council tax rises under Labour because local authorities would be getting more funding as a result tax increases imposed by Labour elsewhere in the system. General election: Council tax more likely to go up under Tories than Labour, IFS suggests – live news 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Households will also receive council tax relief for the period of their evacuation. Mudslide residents allowed to return home 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z The party also said it would also tackle "wasted vacant housing stock" by allowing local authorities to increase council tax by up to 500% where homes are left empty for more than six months. Tories plan stamp duty hike on non-UK residents 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Since 2016, councils have been able to raise a premium on council tax on second homes, with money used to boost affordable housing. Second homes tax 'loophole' worry 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z The annual levy would be equivalent to 200% of the current council tax bill for the property. Which party will help first-time buyers? 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z "It used to be all credit cards and unsecured loans, but now we see more and more people who haven't got enough money for the priorities - so it's mortgage arrears, council tax arrears," she says. 'Debt was a circle I could not get out of' 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z She added that crew and pilots had been supporting each other with advice on signing on for jobseekers' allowance and help with mortgage and council tax repayments. Thomas Cook worker: 'I've been thrown under a bus' 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z Bailiffs were only called in more frequently by councils to collect unpaid council tax. Bailiffs 'used more to chase unpaid parking fines' 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z But rising numbers of second homes are being designated as businesses, meaning owners pay no council tax at all. Second homes tax 'loophole' worry 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z "I called her 'just Emma' the other day and my council tax went up! No word of a lie." 14 things we found out about Strictly's stars 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z It builds on CPI to include various costs associated with living in your own home, such as council tax. What is inflation and why does it matter? 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z Even in fusty old Britain, the Cabinet Office has already considered using Facebook logins as a means for people to access social security benefits, make council tax payments and get a driver’s licence. If Facebook or Google create their own currency, they can control our lives | John Harris 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z The rules differ for council tax arrears, housing benefit overpayments and unpaid business rates. Bailiffs 'used more to chase unpaid parking fines' 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The only bill the family pay is their council tax. The family-of-four living off grid 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z It said yearly council tax rises and making services more efficient will "not be enough" to plug the gap. English councils 'face £50bn funding gap' 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z |
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