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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
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.
Love Island's Toni Drigo faces unexpected £2,000 council tax bill while filming the hit ITV show, revealing the hidden financial realities of reality TV stardom in viral video confession.
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.
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.
A MoneySavingExpert.com follower successfully challenged their council tax band after following Martin Lewis's guidance, securing a £2,000 refund and permanent bill reduction.
Dramatic footage shows Reform UK councillors staging a walkout during a Kent council meeting, raising questions about the party's local government approach.
A poorly designed speed bump in a UK residential area is causing chaos for drivers and emergency services, with locals branding it the most pointless traffic measure they've ever seen.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers stark assessment of UK finances, confirming previous government left economy in worst state since WWII with 'no magic wand' for immediate solutions.
Hawkesbury residents face financial strain as local council votes through significant rate increases despite overwhelming community opposition and heated public protests.
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.
Labour-run Merton Council introduces controversial parking permit price hikes targeting SUV owners, with fees potentially tripling for heavier vehicles in new environmental policy.
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.
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.