Owners of luxury beach huts on Mudeford Spit face bills of over £1,500 as BCP Council ends a 50% discount. The move aims to raise £211k for local services, but owners call it unfair. Read the full story.
Owners of luxury beach huts on Dorset's Mudeford Spit will lose their 50% council tax discount from April, facing bills of over £1,500 as the local council seeks to raise funds. Read the full story.
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.
Thousands of second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills as cash-strapped councils seek new revenue. Discover which areas are affected.
Thousands of second home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge from April, doubling bills. Discover which areas are affected and the financial impact.
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 listener to Martin Lewis's podcast reveals how he secured a £5,989.30 council tax refund for his father with dementia using the 'severely under-publicised' SMI discount. Learn how this could impact hundreds of thousands.
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.
Six London councils can raise council tax by over 5% without a referendum after government funding cuts. The move aims to improve fairness but sparks political row.
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
Sydney's Bondi Beach has reopened after a shark attack prompted its closure. Lifeguards are patrolling with drones and jetskis as authorities urge swimmers to stay vigilant. Read the latest safety updates.
Wealthy second home owners in Windermere face £5,000 annual tax hikes under Labour's new council tax surcharge, forcing sales and local exodus. Discover the impact.
Exclusive analysis reveals over 60% of homeowners in Knightsbridge face Rachel Reeves' new mansion tax on properties over £2m. Discover which areas are most affected.
A new 'mansion tax' on homes over £2million will hit London hardest. See the interactive map revealing the 26,500 properties affected across the UK from 2028.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a High Value Council Tax Surcharge on properties over £2 million from April 2028. Discover how this property tax reform aims to increase fairness.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new annual council tax surcharge for properties valued over £2m, starting April 2028. Find out how this 'mansion tax' could affect homeowners.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'high value council tax surcharge' on properties over £2 million, creating four new bands. Discover how this new property tax will work.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'high value council tax surcharge' on properties over £2 million, expected to raise £400 million annually. Discover how this new mansion tax will work.
A proposed mansion tax creates a postcode lottery as two neighbours in similar houses face different fates. Discover how Rachel Reeves's Budget plan impacts homeowners.
Leading tax expert Dan Neidle reveals why the proposed mansion tax is unfair and unworkable, citing outdated valuations. Discover the potential impact on homeowners.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a council tax surcharge on properties valued over £2 million in the Budget. Discover if you're affected and how to potentially cut your bill.
Tax expert Dan Neidle reveals why Rachel Reeves' proposed mansion tax, based on outdated 1991 valuations, is unworkable and could stall the housing market. Discover the key issues.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans £2,000 annual levy on top council tax bands, disproportionately affecting South East homeowners. Check how your area could be impacted.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts £22bn fiscal gap with property tax reforms targeting high-value homes, council tax overhaul and stamp duty changes in imminent Budget.
Defence Secretary John Healey faces questions after underpaying council tax on his Westminster second home due to an administrative error. The Labour minister has now paid the full £1,500 owed. Discover the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to undertake a full council tax revaluation as the Treasury plans a new levy on properties valued over £1 million. Discover the potential impact on UK homeowners.