Council tax17 May 2026Second home council tax doubling raises millionsLocal authorities with many second homes are boosting their income by charging double council tax. 17 May 202615 May 2026How to claim back overpaid council taxUp to 400,000 homes across England and Scotland may have been placed in the wrong council tax band. Martin Lewis explains the steps you should follow if you think you have overpaid council tax and how you could claim back thousands of pounds.15 May 202612 May 2026Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council taxThe Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.12 May 20265 May 2026Council tax will rise in Swindon, parties agreeAll Swindon parties admit council tax will rise, after Labour's max hike and cross-party backing.5 May 202629 Apr 2026Bradford political leaders debate 9.99% council tax riseThe main party leaders in Bradford have their say on council tax plans ahead of the local elections.29 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Council tax 9% rise – what does it mean for me?All residents in Shropshire will be paying higher council tax bills from April.21 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Do Londoners feel their council tax is good value?More than six million Londoners are eligible to vote in the local elections on 7 May. 19 Apr 202614 Apr 2026How much is council tax and what does it pay for?Council tax bills will go up across England, Wales and Scotland from 1 April 2026. 14 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Council delays 300% tax rate for second home ownersEdinburgh Council said the previously approved rise was to encourage home owners to put properties back on the market.10 Apr 2026...
