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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.
Councils Get New Powers to Fine Pavement Parkers
Local authorities across England are set to receive new legal powers to issue fines for obstructive pavement parking, aiming to improve safety for pedestrians. Read the full details.
Victoria Police Ends Warrantless Pat-Down Powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless searches in parts of inner Melbourne. The move follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
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.
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.
Congressional War Powers Tested After Venezuela Strike
President Trump's unauthorised military strike in Venezuela raises constitutional questions. Will Congress act to reclaim its authority, or has executive power permanently shifted?
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.
41 Councils Failed to Prosecute Fly-Tippers
Exclusive data reveals a shocking lack of enforcement against fly-tipping across England, with thousands of incidents going unpunished. Discover which councils are failing to 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.
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.
Victoria Police Get New Powers to Search Children
Victoria Police can now search children without a warrant under new laws. Critics warn of overreach and potential harm to youth. Read the full analysis.
Journalist's account of police search under new Victoria powers
A Guardian journalist recounts being stopped and searched by Victoria Police under controversial new powers. Read her first-hand account of the encounter and its implications for civil liberties.
Melbourne Police Get 6-Month Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police can randomly stop and search anyone in inner Melbourne until May 2026 without warrants, sparking racial profiling concerns from legal groups and Senator Lidia Thorpe.
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.
Crackdown on Profit-Driven Litter Enforcement
Ministers ban private firms from keeping 50-100% of litter fines in England. New statutory guidance aims to end 'for-profit' enforcement injustice. Read the latest.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
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.
Landlord Prosecution Crisis in England Revealed
Shocking data reveals two-thirds of English councils haven't prosecuted a single landlord in three years despite 300,000 tenant complaints. New rights risk being 'symbolic' without proper funding.
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.
ICE agents crash car, drag detainee in dramatic arrest
Shocking footage captures the moment US immigration agents crashed into an American car before forcibly removing a detainee after a dramatic pursuit through residential streets.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
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.
Parking inspector's car ticketed while on duty
In an ironic twist that's gone viral, a City of Melbourne parking inspector returned to their private car to discover it had been issued a parking fine while they were on duty ticketing other vehicles.
Home Office clears Epping Forest migrant camp in Essex operation
Exclusive: Home Office enforcement teams dismantle temporary woodland settlement in Essex as authorities intensify crackdown on irregular migration routes into the UK.
Woman fined £300 for charity donation in council crackdown
A compassionate woman faces a hefty penalty from Westminster Council for attempting to donate her late mother's possessions to charity, sparking outrage over council enforcement practices.
Halloween ICE Raid: Homeowners Dragged From Beds
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.
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