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  • Council tax appeal 'risk' as it could mean a bigger bill
  • Four ways people could cut council tax bill despite price hike
  • BBC expert Holly Hamilton explains council tax shake-up as average bill hits £2,392

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bristolpost.co.uk /1 month ago

Council tax appeal 'risk' as it could mean a bigger bill

A note of caution has been issued

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bristolpost.co.uk /1 month ago

Four ways people could cut council tax bill despite price hike

Households may not even realise they are eligible and need to claim their reduced rate

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chroniclelive.co.uk /1 month ago

BBC expert Holly Hamilton explains council tax shake-up as average bill hits £2,392

The BBC consumer expert says the average annual bill is now £2,392 in England as stark rises land on doormats in April

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dailymail.co.uk /1 month ago

Council tax bills rise from today: How to challenge YOUR band if you think you pay too much

We explain how to work out if you might be in the wrong council tax band, how to challenge it - and this pitfalls to avoid.

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dailymail.co.uk /1 month ago

Second home owners in Scotland face 500% council tax hike as local authorities handed uncapped powers

Householders in Midlothian, Scotland could be hit with fees of up to £27,863 this year following the SNP-run council's decision to increase premium charges.

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becleverwithyourcash.com /1 month ago

How to challenge your council tax band

Council tax bills have risen again this year, but if your council tax band is incorrect, you might be paying too much. Many homes in the UK are under the wrong council tax band. If...

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chroniclelive.co.uk /1 month ago

Four groups can get council tax cut as bills rise for millions of households

On BBC Morning Live, an expert explained there is help out there for householders but a lot of people don't know they're entitled to certain discounts

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chroniclelive.co.uk /1 month ago

'63 days' council tax rule change but 'core problem remains'

Reforms to council tax have been announced this week

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chroniclelive.co.uk /1 month ago

Warning changes to Northumberland council tax support scheme have seen bills skyrocket

The council agreed to move to a banded system in January

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thenational.scot /1 month ago

Trade unions to hold summit in bid to 'banish Scotland's broken council tax system'

A summit has been called to tackle Scotland's 'broken' council tax system

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glasgowlive.co.uk /3 weeks ago

Glasgow council tax exemptions and discounts 2026 - full list of who qualifies

If you are struggling to pay your bills, you may be able to get a Glasgow city council tax discount, reduction or exemption

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scotsman.com /1 month ago

Trade union chief to call on politicians to unite to reform 'broken' council tax system

The STUC says replacing council tax with a proportionate property tax could raise an extra £1 billion for local authorities.

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thenational.scot /3 days ago

John Swinney urged to replace 'outdated and unfair' council tax

SCOTLAND's new government must replace council tax and introduce a levy on private jets or "risk failing on poverty, public services and climate action", campaigners have told the...

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Council tax water and broadband bills rise from April 1. See how much more you will pay and how to reduce your household costs.

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walesonline.co.uk /1 month ago

Martin Lewis says people with these nine health conditions could slash council tax bill to zero

Council tax is rising from April 2026, but people with certain medical conditions including dementia and Alzheimer's may be able to get a discount of 25% to 100% if they qualify

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bbc.com /1 month ago

Council delays 300% tax rate for second home owners

Edinburgh Council said the previously approved rise was to encourage home owners to put properties back on the market.

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scotsman.com /1 month ago

Edinburgh council suspends 300% council tax rise on second homes

A controversial plan to charge second home owners in Edinburgh four times the normal rate of council tax has been suspended for six months following legal advice.

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express.co.uk /1 week ago

Fury as Rachel Reeves to impose £2,500 extra council tax on thousands of homes

New charge slapped on the most expensive properties on top of existing payments

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bbc.com /1 month ago

MSPs need to work together to reform council tax - SNP

Representatives from six Scottish political parties agree that the council tax needs to be reformed, but how exactly is a contentious issue.

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk /1 month ago

Full list of household bills increasing in April 2026 including council tax and water bills

A host of household bills are set to increase this month as the 2026/27 financial year begins

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becleverwithyourcash.com /1 month ago

Cash Chats 514 | Council tax rules changed after 30 years – what’s still broken

The podcast to help you make the most of your money This week on Cash Chats, new hosts Steve Alderton and James Andrews will be chatting about the changes to council tax payment ru...

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propertywire.com /1 week ago

Nuneaton council refunds £259k over unlawful empty homes tax

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has refunded more than £250,000 to owners of empty properties after admitting it failed to follow proper procedures before introducing higher...

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propertywire.com /1 week ago

UK property tax burden highest among major economies

The United Kingdom has the highest property tax burden among major economies at 3.7% of GDP, according to analysis by property tax specialist Ryan. Britain collected just over £100...

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oxfordmail.co.uk /1 month ago

Councils pocket millions from garden waste as some see 60 per cent rise in fee

People living in the south of Oxfordshire have paid more than £16m to have their garden waste collected since the Covid pandemic.

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