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.
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.
Over 1.3 million UK households received unexpected tax bills from HMRC last year, with frozen thresholds pushing more into the net. Find out if you're affected and what to do.
Over 1.3 million UK households received an unexpected tax bill from HMRC last year, with pensioners particularly affected. Find out why and what to do if you get one.
Start 2026 stronger with our expert guide to slashing household bills. Learn how to save on energy, water, food, insurance, and council tax to beat the cost of living crisis.
Start 2026 in a stronger financial position. Our expert guide reveals how to slash costs on energy, water, food, council tax, and insurance. Take control of your finances today.
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 heating expert reveals the ideal thermostat temperature to stay warm and cut your annual energy bill by over £300. Discover simple, cost-effective tips for winter.
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.
US officials forecast the largest tax refund season in history for 2025, with millions set for windfalls. Discover the new rules and how they could impact you.
Supermarket giant Morrisons must pay a £17m backdated VAT bill after a tribunal ruled its rotisserie chicken bags were heat-retentive. Discover the full story behind the 'Pasty Tax' row.
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.
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.