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Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands

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.

Check Your Council Tax Band to Save 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Police misconduct hearing over Harshita Brella case

Four Northamptonshire police officers face misconduct proceedings over their handling of domestic abuse claims by Harshita Brella, who was found dead last year. Read the full investigation details.

Four Officers Face Misconduct in Brella Case

Watchdog says four Northamptonshire Police officers should face misconduct proceedings over domestic abuse investigation before Harshita Brella's death. Read the full report.

Four officers face misconduct over Brella case

Police watchdog recommends misconduct proceedings for four officers over domestic abuse investigation before Harshita Brella's death. Read the full investigation findings.

Police Chief Fined £50k for Court Contempt

Northamptonshire Police's Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet has been fined £50,000 for contempt of court after his force repeatedly failed to hand over video footage of a wrongful arrest. Discover the full story of this police accountability case.

M1 crash closes lanes, causing 8-mile queues

A serious crash on the M1 northbound has closed two lanes, creating 7.5 miles of traffic. Drivers are urged to avoid the area as Storm Claudia causes further disruption.

Girl, 4, gets spinal injury at soft play centre

A mother shares her family's ordeal after her daughter, Lillie, sustained a severe spinal injury at a soft play centre, developing accident-induced scoliosis. Follow their journey and learn more.

Murder investigation after man found dead in Northampton

Northamptonshire Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body at a property in Northampton. Emergency services responded to reports of a serious incident on Saturday evening.

Classic car fan crushed to death by Jaguar

A classic car enthusiast died in a horrific garage accident while working on his prized Jaguar XJS in Northamptonshire, sparking an HSE investigation into vehicle safety.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

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.

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