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Labour to strike yet again by hiking taxes by tens of millions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Labour's policing plans will significantly increase council tax, disproportionately affecting families despite promises to avoid hitting pay packets.
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Where in London would you pay the highest and lowest amount of council tax?

London boroughs have varying council tax rates, with some charging over 2,000 a year.
Wandsworth plans to have the lowest council tax in the country by freezing most rates except for social care.

Plans to raise Croydon council tax again next year by maximum amount

Croydon's council plans a 4.99% tax increase to address significant financial difficulties and historic debt. This could lead to the highest council tax levels ever.

Council tax to rise to fund up to 330m for police

Police forces in England and Wales could receive 17.4bn funding for 2025-26, with a portion dependent on local council tax increases.

Chancellor could double council tax in the Autumn Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Councils may require a 10% council tax increase to successfully build 1.5 million affordable homes in five years, according to new research.

Starmer 'could neither confirm nor deny whether the cap on council tax was being raised' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch debated council tax hikes and funding shortages amid concerns over social care financing during PMQs.

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

Brent Council is raising taxes and cutting services to manage a projected £16 million deficit amid unprecedented financial challenges.

Where in London would you pay the highest and lowest amount of council tax?

London boroughs have varying council tax rates, with some charging over 2,000 a year.
Wandsworth plans to have the lowest council tax in the country by freezing most rates except for social care.

Plans to raise Croydon council tax again next year by maximum amount

Croydon's council plans a 4.99% tax increase to address significant financial difficulties and historic debt. This could lead to the highest council tax levels ever.

Council tax to rise to fund up to 330m for police

Police forces in England and Wales could receive 17.4bn funding for 2025-26, with a portion dependent on local council tax increases.

Chancellor could double council tax in the Autumn Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Councils may require a 10% council tax increase to successfully build 1.5 million affordable homes in five years, according to new research.

Starmer 'could neither confirm nor deny whether the cap on council tax was being raised' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch debated council tax hikes and funding shortages amid concerns over social care financing during PMQs.

North London borough warns finances 'at breaking point' as council tax and waste service charge hikes loom

Brent Council is raising taxes and cutting services to manage a projected £16 million deficit amid unprecedented financial challenges.
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Owners of empty second homes in affluent London borough face massive council tax hike

Richmond Council will charge a 100% premium on empty and second homes starting April to alleviate housing shortages.

Tourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homes

Pembrokeshire council cut the second home council tax from 200% to 150% despite concerns over funding and service cuts.

Owners of empty second homes in affluent London borough face massive council tax hike

Richmond Council will charge a 100% premium on empty and second homes starting April to alleviate housing shortages.

Tourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homes

Pembrokeshire council cut the second home council tax from 200% to 150% despite concerns over funding and service cuts.
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#public-services

Council funding to be redirected from England's rich areas to most deprived

The UK government plans to shift funding from affluent areas to support deprived towns and cities, addressing local government financial inequalities.

Tell us if council tax is value-for-money as annual bills set to rise

Council tax in England set to increase by 4.99% in April, aiming to raise £2bn.
Council tax funds various essential services such as street lamps, libraries, and emergency services.

Council tax bills could rise by more than 100 next year as Labour keeps cap in place

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Council tax increases may significantly impact households, signaling financial strain on communities.

Council funding to be redirected from England's rich areas to most deprived

The UK government plans to shift funding from affluent areas to support deprived towns and cities, addressing local government financial inequalities.

Tell us if council tax is value-for-money as annual bills set to rise

Council tax in England set to increase by 4.99% in April, aiming to raise £2bn.
Council tax funds various essential services such as street lamps, libraries, and emergency services.

Council tax bills could rise by more than 100 next year as Labour keeps cap in place

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Council tax increases may significantly impact households, signaling financial strain on communities.
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Labour will raise council tax by an additional 1.8 billion in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The anticipated council tax increase signals a significant financial burden on residents, particularly those in band D homes.
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London's 2,000-a-year council tax bombshell as average bill passes landmark in almost half of boroughs

Residents in 15 London local authorities will pay over 2,000 in council tax from April for Band D properties or higher.
London councils are facing a financial squeeze due to rising demand for services and reduced resources.

Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in place

Labour confirmed council tax hikes will be maintained at the 5% cap, potentially raising bills by 100 for average families.

Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?

Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this year
Local authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase

London's 2,000-a-year council tax bombshell as average bill passes landmark in almost half of boroughs

Residents in 15 London local authorities will pay over 2,000 in council tax from April for Band D properties or higher.
London councils are facing a financial squeeze due to rising demand for services and reduced resources.

Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in place

Labour confirmed council tax hikes will be maintained at the 5% cap, potentially raising bills by 100 for average families.

Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?

Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this year
Local authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase
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#cost-of-living

What are council tax bands and can you change yours?

Council tax bands determine property tax based on historical values, influencing costs for homeowners and tenants.
Awareness of the appeals process and how bands are defined is crucial for fiscal fairness.

London's soaring council taxes have crossed the 2,000-a-year mark in almost half of boroughs

Council tax in London has risen above £2,000 a year in nearly half of the city's boroughs.
Residents in Kingston will be paying the most at £2,374.32 annually, while Wandsworth remains the cheapest at £961 per year.

What are council tax bands and can you change yours?

Council tax bands determine property tax based on historical values, influencing costs for homeowners and tenants.
Awareness of the appeals process and how bands are defined is crucial for fiscal fairness.

London's soaring council taxes have crossed the 2,000-a-year mark in almost half of boroughs

Council tax in London has risen above £2,000 a year in nearly half of the city's boroughs.
Residents in Kingston will be paying the most at £2,374.32 annually, while Wandsworth remains the cheapest at £961 per year.
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'Give bailiffs the ban, before they rob your nan'

Protestors in Haringey demand an end to bailiff usage for council tax debts, advocating for more compassionate collection methods.
#debt-collection

Martin Lewis launches attack on local councils: Like loan sharks'

UK council tax collection practices are criticized for being predatory, especially towards vulnerable individuals with mental health issues.

Martin Lewis slams councils for acting like worst loan sharks' over tax collection

Council tax collection practices are critiqued as excessively aggressive and damaging, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

Martin Lewis launches attack on local councils: Like loan sharks'

UK council tax collection practices are criticized for being predatory, especially towards vulnerable individuals with mental health issues.

Martin Lewis slams councils for acting like worst loan sharks' over tax collection

Council tax collection practices are critiqued as excessively aggressive and damaging, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
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#cost-of-living-crisis

Havering Council yet to claim millions of pounds in council tax payments

Havering Council faces millions in uncollected council tax, with rising shortfalls over recent years.

This London borough has the cheapest council tax

Council tax across the country to increase by up to 4.99 percent in April
Wandsworth in London offers the cheapest council tax rate, likely to be the lowest in the country

Havering Council yet to claim millions of pounds in council tax payments

Havering Council faces millions in uncollected council tax, with rising shortfalls over recent years.

This London borough has the cheapest council tax

Council tax across the country to increase by up to 4.99 percent in April
Wandsworth in London offers the cheapest council tax rate, likely to be the lowest in the country
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Four million pensioners face council tax hike as single-person discount under threat

Potential removal of the single occupier council tax discount could worsen financial stress for millions of pensioners.

Former Sunak adviser urges Labour to introduce wealth tax on housing

Council tax and stamp duty should be abolished in favor of a fairer, proportional tax system, according to economist Tim Leunig.

Londoners hit with raft of inflation-busting essential bill increases from today

Londoners will see inflation-busting increases in various essential bills on April 1, including council tax, road tax, broadband, and water.
Average annual council tax bill in England and Wales is rising by 106 to 473 a year from April 1, with some water companies increasing bills significantly.

The household bills that are just about to get more expensive

Households in the UK facing steep price increases for various bills on April 1.
Council tax, water bills, broadband, and mobile contracts all set to rise significantly.
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Average council tax to rise by 100' as local authorities seek to collect extra 2bn

Council tax is likely to increase by the maximum amount possible as local authorities hope to boost their finances.
Increasing council tax could disproportionately impact poorer households.

Local authority leaders criticise Sunak's call for restrained' council tax rises

Council leaders criticize Rishi Sunak for demanding restraint in council tax rises, blaming government underfunding.
Prime Minister calls on local councils to be respectful of people's budgets while some councils are requesting permission to raise taxes by more than 5%.

Mapped: How much council tax will rise in your area this year

Council tax bill will rise by 106 this year on average for a Band D property in England.
Councils are struggling to provide frontline services and are facing funding challenges despite recent boosts.

Average council tax to rise by 100' as local authorities seek to collect extra 2bn

Council tax is likely to increase by the maximum amount possible as local authorities hope to boost their finances.
Increasing council tax could disproportionately impact poorer households.

Local authority leaders criticise Sunak's call for restrained' council tax rises

Council leaders criticize Rishi Sunak for demanding restraint in council tax rises, blaming government underfunding.
Prime Minister calls on local councils to be respectful of people's budgets while some councils are requesting permission to raise taxes by more than 5%.

Mapped: How much council tax will rise in your area this year

Council tax bill will rise by 106 this year on average for a Band D property in England.
Councils are struggling to provide frontline services and are facing funding challenges despite recent boosts.
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Bexley council tax rise means average household bills will be more than 2.1k a year

Bexley Council raises council tax to address overspend
Council investing in local services and affordable housing
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Mapped: UK's biggest council tax hikes coming in this April

Council tax to rise by maximum amount allowed without referendum in many UK councils.
Financial pressures lead councils to hike taxes; fears of possible bankruptcies in local authorities.

Rishi Sunak criticises local authorities for requesting steep council tax rises

Rishi Sunak criticizes local councils for requesting permission to raise council tax by more than 5% amid funding shortfalls.
Councils in England are facing a funding crisis as their grant funding from central government has fallen by 40% from 2010 to 2020.

Mapped: UK's biggest council tax hikes coming in this April

Council tax to rise by maximum amount allowed without referendum in many UK councils.
Financial pressures lead councils to hike taxes; fears of possible bankruptcies in local authorities.

Rishi Sunak criticises local authorities for requesting steep council tax rises

Rishi Sunak criticizes local councils for requesting permission to raise council tax by more than 5% amid funding shortfalls.
Councils in England are facing a funding crisis as their grant funding from central government has fallen by 40% from 2010 to 2020.
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Wandsworth council sets London's lowest council tax as more boroughs prepare to issue 2,000 bills

Wandsworth council plans to set lowest council tax in London, with only social care spending increasing.
Kingston is expected to have the highest council tax bills in London, with Band D bill projected at 2,374.
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