Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
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.
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.
A Reform-led Kent council repainted 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a primary school closed since 2016. The £350 error has been branded a 'farce' and waste of public money. Read the full story.
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Kent County Council apologises after repainting road markings outside school closed since 2016. Residents call it 'a farce' as council admits £350 error.
Fire Brigades Union warns Reform UK's 'flagship' Kent council is in disarray after councillor suspensions, creating a threat to public safety. Read the full investigation.
Kent County Councillor Isabella Kemp becomes latest Reform UK member suspended as party faces mounting pressure over candidate vetting processes and internal standards.
Kent councillor James Parry has been suspended by Reform UK following revelations of racist and anti-immigration content shared on his Facebook profile, sparking fresh controversy for the party.
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
A woman remains in police custody following the fatal stabbing of a man in Meopham, Kent, as detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Discover the ghostly secrets of Pluckley, Kent - officially recognised as England's most haunted village with over 12 documented spectres roaming its historic lanes.
A Kent wildlife sanctuary is pioneering big cat healthcare with comprehensive health scans for its magnificent residents, including lions, tigers, and cheetahs, in a bid to revolutionise animal welfare.
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Dramatic footage shows Reform UK councillors staging a walkout during a Kent council meeting, raising questions about the party's local government approach.
Discover why Deal in Kent is becoming the UK's most sought-after coastal retreat, offering stunning beaches, charming architecture and affordable seaside living just two hours from London.
Exclusive: Reform UK's campaign in Kent hits turbulence as local candidate pulls out, raising questions about party organisation and leadership stability under Nigel Farage.
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent council leader launches internal investigation to identify who leaked recorded meeting, creating political turmoil for Reform UK amid transparency concerns.
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Explosive leaked footage reveals Reform UK's flagship Kent council engulfed in civil war as senior councillors clash over leadership and direction in dramatic behind-the-scenes confrontation.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
Cardiff Council is set for significant political changes following recent election outcomes, with Labour falling short of majority control. Discover how the new political landscape will shape Wales' capital city.
Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
Discover how one household dramatically reduced their council tax payments after following Martin Lewis' expert advice on challenging your band.
A Kent couple returned from holiday to find their home illegally boarded up by the council in a case of mistaken identity, leaving them temporarily homeless and fighting for compensation.
Dramatic scenes in Margate as bomb squad descends on Kent seaside town after discovery of historic ordnance prompts major emergency response and street evacuations.
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK celebrates its first council election victory in Kent, signalling potential disruption to Britain's political landscape ahead of the general election.