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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.

Hong Kong election under shadow of deadly fire

Hong Kong's legislative election, seen as tightening Beijing's control, proceeds amid scrutiny after a deadly fire killed 159. Analysts question voter turnout as a key barometer of public sentiment.

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's Flawed Voting System Faces Scrutiny

Victoria remains Australia's only state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system that allows backroom deals to decide elections. Discover the push for reform and who stands to gain or lose.

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.

Labour's first King's Speech unveils radical overhaul

Keir Starmer's Labour government has laid out its sweeping legislative agenda, promising to 'take the brakes off Britain' with reforms to planning, energy and workers' rights in a historic King's Speech.

California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires

Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.

Trump demands end to Senate filibuster

Former President Donald Trump demands elimination of Senate filibuster, calling it 'death wish' for Republicans as internal party tensions escalate over legislative strategy.

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