The Government website for Britons to check their council tax band crashed just seconds after Chancellor John Healey revealed millions would receive a £100 payment to help with bills.
Website Down After Budget Announcement
The online tool became unavailable almost immediately following the Chancellor's statement during the Budget, as households rushed to check their entitlements. The crash came as Mr Healey detailed plans to provide financial support to millions of households.
Support for Household Bills
The £100 payment is intended to help with energy bills, with the announcement forming part of the wider Budget measures. The disruption to the checker service left many users unable to access information about their council tax band at the time of the announcement.
Further details are expected to follow as the story develops.
