All news on the topic: Council tax
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Martin Lewis says 400,000 Brits could be owed council tax refund worth thousands
Martin Lewis returned to ITV screens again and tonight's episode of the Martin Lewis Money show was the "Bill Buster Special" where he shared how you could cut your council tax, water, mobile and broadband bills
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Inside tiny studio flat where you sleep next to the oven - for £850 a month
Anyone wanting to rent this Manchester flat would be paying out £850 a month but would save on heating bills as the double bed is positioned right next to the oven and hob
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'Many people are stranded high on a mountain of debt after Christmas'
As families struggle to pay their bills, particularly over the Christmas period, Matthew and his 250 colleagues at Money Wellness are now hearing from a staggering 1,000 people a day
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Around 1.6million low-paid workers set to bear brunt of Tory stealth taxes
Labour's analysis says by 2024-2025 a family with two adults working full time on the National Living Wage will pay £1,320 more a year due to Tory stealth taxes
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All the bills set to go up in 2024 including council tax and TV licence
Next year millions are set for another rise to day to day household bills - the Mirror has rounded up all the bills which are all set to see a rise and how much they could rise by
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City's 'disappointing' Xmas lights slammed as area 'loses all festive spirit'
Unimpressed shoppers in Salisbury, Wiltshire, have slammed the council's Christmas offerings this year which has left them feeling "unfestive" ahead of December 25
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24 money changes and deadlines coming in 2024 - including National Insurance cut
We've rounded up all the significant money changes that are scheduled to happen in the next 12 months, including increases to key bills, as well as the latest economic predictions
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Meet Ade Oladipo - first Black Premier League presenter's inspirational story
The south Londoner with a remarkable back story made history earlier this month when he presented Crystal Palace's clash with Bournemouth for Amazon Prime Video, and he's back behind the mic on Boxing Day
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Martin Lewis round up of 24 of his best money-saving tips to take into 2024
If improving your finances is one thing on your list for next year, we've rounded up 24 tips from Martin Lewis from the past year, that you can take into 2024
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Martin Lewis fan gets £7,100 back in overpaid council tax by following advice
The "cracking" story was shared in the recent Money Saving Expert (MSE) newsletter which highlighted some of the money successes sent to the MSE team over the last year
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Fury as Michael Gove snubs emergency council cash plea amid bankruptcy fears
The Government has announced a 6.5% rise rise in council cash next year, but local authority bosses warn this isn't enough after Nottingham City City became the eight to declare itself bankrupt since 2018
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DWP confirms 30 freebies and discounts for people on Universal Credit
The DWP says meople receiving financial help from the government could get up to 30 additional benefits to help them save money across the entire year.
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Council tax discounts - households could half their bill or cut it by up to 100%
There are a range of reasons you might be able to claim a discount on your council tax bill and depending on your situation you could be eligible for discounts of between 25% and even 100% in some instances
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Thousands of struggling households can claim free cost of living cash worth £250
Enfield Council was given £ 5.6million from the Government and has decided to provide struggling households with cash payments of up to £250 - however in "exceptional circumstances" you could receive more
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Council tax rise warning as Tories 'fail to deal with police resource crunch'
Chief constables warn that latest Home Office funding allocations are short of what's needed amid fears households could be hit by higher bills to pay for local policing next year
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Exact date thousands of people must act by to get £299 cost of living payment
Pension Credit can be backdated by three months and the deadline to do this, and be entitled to the £299 cost of living payment, is by March 5, 2024
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'Curse' of Omaze as running costs see most raffle winners sell up within a year
The prize sees lucky winners bagging a massive mansion along with £100,000 for upkeep... but the cash is reportedly barely enough to cover the running cost of the luxury properties
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One in five councils teetering on brink of bankruptcy in blow to key services
Town halls will have to weigh up hiking council tax or inflicting further cuts if the Government doesn't act urgently to help cash-strapped councils on the verge of bankruptcy
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Dozens of councils to learn whether they'll have to declare bankruptcy in weeks
This month will see the government set out its proposed councils funding plan for next year, which MPs will vote through before Christmas
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Squatter who claimed ownership of pensioner's home for free sells up for £540k
Builder Keith Best noticed the three-bedroom property in Newbury Park, Ilford, north east London, appeared to be vacant before carrying out renovation work and moving his family in
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Residents fuming over 'Scotland's saddest Christmas tree' - with no decorations
Dolphinton residents were stunned when a 'sad' Christmas tree appeared outside the boarded-up village hall that was shut down earlier this year due to council budget cuts
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Campaigners call for action as over a quarter of a million homes long-term empty
Rebecca Moore, of Action on Empty Homes, has called on the government to take action after the organisation revealed an alarming amount of homes that are vacant whilst Brits struggle to be housed
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Tiny London flat for £800 a month is so cosy you can shower in the bedroom
London renters are being offered the flat above the former George IV in Kentish Town for £800 a month - but there's no bed and you'll have to share a toilet with five other tenants
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Hunt warned new austerity drive risks pushing cash-strapped councils to brink
Non-protected Whitehall departments in England face being slashed by 3.4% a year for five years to fund Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's tax cutting plans, economists have said
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I try living with a brand new car I could drive away for just £166 per month
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the Dacia Sandero, one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK, to see if it's cheap and cheerful, or cheap and nasty
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