Martin Lewis urges millions in England and Scotland to check their council tax band, as flawed 1991 valuations mean many are overpaying. Discover how to challenge your band and potentially claim back thousands.
Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands of homes in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax band, leading to massive overpayments. Learn how to check and challenge your band.
Liverpool City Council's decision to extend yellow bin collections over Christmas has been hailed by locals, who now want the scheme made permanent. Discover the council's response and the wider call for improved recycling services.
Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.
Martin Lewis explains a two-step check to see if you're in the wrong council tax band. One viewer secured a £6,000 refund. Learn how to challenge your band safely.
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
A female prison officer faces trial over alleged intimate relationships with inmates and smuggling contraband into HMP Peterborough. Read the full court details.
A female prison officer, Kayleigh Robson, 29, faces charges of misconduct for alleged intimate relationships with inmates and smuggling contraband into HMP Peterborough. A trial is set for 2027.
A deep dive into the crimes of Joanne Dennehy, one of Britain's most dangerous female killers, and why experts warn she remains a severe threat even from behind bars. Discover the full story.
A chilling look at Joanne Dennehy's 2013 murder spree in Peterborough and why she's deemed the UK's most dangerous female prisoner. Discover the shocking details.
Scottish local authorities have spent £63 million on six-figure exit payments for staff since 2022, despite severe budget pressures and council tax hikes. Read the full investigation.
Notorious serial killer Joanne Dennehy sang Britney Spears after murdering her third victim. Read the full chilling account of her 2013 killing spree in Peterborough.
Notorious UK serial killer Joanne Dennehy sang Britney Spears after her third killing. Read the full chilling details of her 2013 murder spree in Peterborough.
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
A new documentary claims the devastating LA Palisades wildfires were worsened by a 'conscious decision to give up' and poor city preparedness, as council members erupt. Read the full investigation.
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Teuta Hoxha, on hunger strike for Palestine in HMP Peterborough, describes feeling 'suffocated' as she risks irreversible organ and brain damage. Read her story and the group's demands.
Notorious serial killer Joanne Dennehy reveals she developed a 'taste' for killing men for 'entertainment'. She murdered three in Peterborough and attempted two more. Read the full story.
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
A psychologist exposes the rare, shocking psyche of serial killer Joanne Dennehy, who murdered three in a 2013 spree. Discover the chilling details behind her crimes and diagnosis.
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
An exclusive look at Joanne Dennehy's life in prison, from a gruesome escape plot to secret relationships, as the Amazon Prime documentary revisits her 2013 killing spree. Discover the chilling details.
Anthony Williams, accused of a mass stabbing on a Huntingdon train and multiple Peterborough knife attacks, failed to attend court. A trial is set for June 2026. Read the full details.
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Sir Keir Starmer said sorry to a teacher after encouraging pupils to do the viral '6-7' meme during a school visit. Discover the full story behind the classroom distraction.
Sir Keir Starmer was playfully reprimanded by a teacher after encouraging pupils in a viral '6-7' trend during a Peterborough school visit focusing on free school meals.
PM Keir Starmer revealed unexpected charm during a Peterborough school visit, joining pupils in a viral TikTok trend and getting playfully reprimanded by a teacher. Discover the human side of politics.
Sir Keir Starmer accidentally sparked classroom chaos by performing the viral 'six-seven' hand gesture during a Peterborough school visit, forcing an awkward apology to the headteacher.
Cessnock City Council proposes a staggering 39.9% rates increase, costing households over $1,000 annually. Residents fight back with petition as council cites financial crisis.