Martin Lewis: Win a £6,000 Council Tax Refund
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.
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How to check your council tax band and claim a refund
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.
Luxury Dorset beach huts hit with 50% council tax rise
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.
Luxury Dorset Beach Huts Hit With 50% Council Tax Rise
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.
Teacher fined for UK littering while in France
A retired teacher was wrongly fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham. He was 250 miles away in France at the time, exposing a council error.
Retired teacher wrongly fined for littering from France
A retired teacher was fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham while he was actually in France. Nottingham City Council apologised after a mix-up, but the case highlights concerns over automated enforcement.
Teacher fined for Nottingham littering while in France
A 76-year-old retired teacher was wrongly fined for throwing a cigarette from his car in Nottingham while he was actually eating breakfast in Normandy, France. Read the full story of the administrative error and cloned plates.
Man filmed urinating from moving car on Monash Freeway
Shocking footage shows a passenger urinating from a moving car on a busy Melbourne freeway. The reckless act could result in multiple fines for both men. Read the full story.
Full list of who can get free or discounted Council Tax
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.
Surgeon faces £50 fine after saving woman's life
A respected surgeon in Dorset must provide evidence he saved a woman from cardiac arrest or pay a £50 parking fine. Read the full story of council bureaucracy versus a life-saving act.
Councils called 'Christmas Grinches' over decoration cuts
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.
Council e-bike bans create 'Great Green Wall' in West London
A tit-for-tat ban on rival rental e-bike firms by Hounslow and Richmond councils has turned affluent suburbs into dumping grounds for discarded cycles. Residents and businesses are furious.
London's oldest house survived the Great Fire and Blitz
Discover the incredible story of 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house. Built in 1597, it withstood the Great Fire, Civil War, and the Blitz. Read its full history here.
Aerial photos capture London's festive night lights
Stunning new aerial photographs reveal London transformed into a glittering wonderland after dark in the final days before Christmas 2025. See the capital's iconic landmarks illuminated for the holidays.
Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
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.
Top 15 Christmas Events in London for 2025
Discover the ultimate guide to festive London. From ice skating at Somerset House to carols at the Royal Albert Hall, here are 15 unmissable Christmas activities running until January 2026.
Six Councils Can Raise Tax Over 5% Without Vote
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.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
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.
Christmas lights on neighbour's fence risk £2.5k fine
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
Billionaire fined £200 daily for unapproved padel court
Billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia face mounting daily fines after building a padel court without approval on their Palm Beach estate. Discover the details of the code violation and the potential £1.6m cost.
Most diners at vegan Michelin star spot aren't vegan
London's Plates, Britain's first plant-based Michelin-starred restaurant, reveals 95% of its clientele are not vegan. Chef Kirk Haworth focuses on flavour, not labels, in a fine dining revolution.
Councillor parks Lamborghini in disabled bay, avoids fine
Hounslow Labour councillor Farhaan Rehman apologises for parking his £208,000 Lamborghini in a disabled bay without a badge. He avoids a £160 fine but steps down from committee role amid calls for resignation.
AA warns of £5k fine for Christmas tree mistake
The AA warns drivers could face a £5,000 fine for incorrectly transporting their Christmas tree. Follow these expert tips to avoid a costly festive mistake.
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.
Vegan influencer fined for false osteopath claims
Lily Iaschelcic, a vegan influencer with 600k followers, has been fined £957 for falsely presenting herself as a qualified osteopath while unregistered. Read the full story.
Mandelson faces fine for public urination in London
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson is under investigation and could be fined after being caught urinating on a street in Notting Hill. Read the full story and its political implications.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
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.
Driver's £36k legal fight over £80 parking fine
A driver won a four-year legal fight against a £80 parking fine, but the victory cost her over £36,000 in legal fees. Discover the full story behind this landmark UK parking law case.
Mother fined £1,000 for envelope by full bin
A mental health nurse in West London faces a £1,000 fine for fly-tipping after leaving a cardboard envelope next to an overflowing communal bin. The council is reviewing the case.
Paul Ogrady saves pensioner from care home eviction
Heartwarming story reveals how TV star Paul Ogrady intervened to save 89-year-old Betty Smith from being forced out of her home of 40 years after council care cuts threatened her independence.
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