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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.

New Council Tax Surcharge for £2m+ Properties

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new annual council tax surcharge for properties valued over £2m, starting April 2028. Find out how this 'mansion tax' could affect homeowners.

Reeves defends Budget amid record tax burden claims

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists her Budget keeps taxes at an 'absolute minimum' for workers despite forecasts of a record tax burden and criticism over frozen thresholds. Discover the key measures.

Reeves' £26bn Budget: Tax Rises Hit Millions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils 43 tax rises in her second Budget, dragging millions into higher tax bands while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full impact.

Reeves' Budget sparks fury over 'stealth tax' rises

Rachel Reeves' Budget faces a furious backlash for 'punishing responsibility' with stealth taxes on workers and savers while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Readers call it a 'kick in the teeth'.

Reeves Unveils New Mansion Tax on £2m+ Homes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 'high value council tax surcharge' on properties over £2 million, expected to raise £400 million annually. Discover how this new mansion tax will work.

Reeves' Budget Gamble: Tax Hikes Loom for UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves finalises her Budget amid a £35bn financial crisis, with tax rises expected despite earlier pledges. Will the UK public bear the burden?

Budget 'Mansion Tax' on 100,000 £2m+ Homes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a council tax surcharge on properties valued over £2 million in the Budget. Discover if you're affected and how to potentially cut your bill.

Expert: Reeves' Mansion Tax Plan Won't Work

Tax expert Dan Neidle reveals why Rachel Reeves' proposed mansion tax, based on outdated 1991 valuations, is unworkable and could stall the housing market. Discover the key issues.

Budget game shows easy path to £26bn surplus

A Guardian reader's budget simulation achieved a £26bn surplus while cutting income tax and ending the two-child benefit cap. Discover how fair taxation policies could transform Britain's economy.

Healey's council tax error causes Labour embarrassment

Defence Secretary John Healey faces questions after underpaying council tax on his Westminster second home due to an administrative error. The Labour minister has now paid the full £1,500 owed. Discover the full story.

Reeves' Budget Levy Targets Middle Class Families

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new council tax surcharge on hundreds of thousands of homes in England, aiming to raise £600m. Discover how this 'mansion tax' could impact you.

Reeves Plans New Property Tax After U-turn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes and extend income tax threshold freezes in the November Budget. Discover the full details and economic impact.

New HMRC Tax Rules for Self-Employed in 2026

Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 must prepare for HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, requiring quarterly digital updates from April 2026. Learn how to adapt.

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