Susan Hall says she wants to throw Sadiq Khan into a black hole, in row over London's financesTensions escalated between Susan Hall and Sir Sadiq Khan over London's financial challenges and management decisions during a City Hall meeting.
Met police cuts will be 'substantially scaled back' says Sadiq Khan after 83m council tax windfallSadiq Khan scales back potential loss of police officers with new investment in policing funded by council tax increases.
How much is your council tax going up? London boroughs with biggest bills revealedLondon borough councils are likely to raise council tax bills by nearly five percent starting in April.Mayor Sadiq Khan advocates for a four percent increase to fund the Metropolitan police.
Carers, lone parents and disabled Londoners at risk from changes to council tax rules, warns Sadiq KhanSir Sadiq Khan warns that changes to council tax benefit may financially burden poorer Londoners and calls for a review of the support system.
Council tax: Will Sir Sadiq Khan break 500 barrier with latest mayoral demand on Londoners?Sadiq Khan's new council tax precept may exceed £500, impacting millions of London households.
Susan Hall says she wants to throw Sadiq Khan into a black hole, in row over London's financesTensions escalated between Susan Hall and Sir Sadiq Khan over London's financial challenges and management decisions during a City Hall meeting.
Met police cuts will be 'substantially scaled back' says Sadiq Khan after 83m council tax windfallSadiq Khan scales back potential loss of police officers with new investment in policing funded by council tax increases.
How much is your council tax going up? London boroughs with biggest bills revealedLondon borough councils are likely to raise council tax bills by nearly five percent starting in April.Mayor Sadiq Khan advocates for a four percent increase to fund the Metropolitan police.
Carers, lone parents and disabled Londoners at risk from changes to council tax rules, warns Sadiq KhanSir Sadiq Khan warns that changes to council tax benefit may financially burden poorer Londoners and calls for a review of the support system.
Council tax: Will Sir Sadiq Khan break 500 barrier with latest mayoral demand on Londoners?Sadiq Khan's new council tax precept may exceed £500, impacting millions of London households.
Full list of London council tax bills as virtually every borough seeks maximum increaseMost London boroughs will raise council taxes by the maximum permitted amount.Newham stands out with an 8.99% increase amidst significant financial challenges.
This London borough will have the lowest council tax in 2025Wandsworth Council has frozen council tax for the third consecutive year, making it the lowest in the country.
The London Buzz - 27th January 2025London's social housing waiting list has hit a 10-year high, highlighting the housing crisis.New cycle route proposals in Greenwich may affect traditional cycling paths.
London council tax: Bills to rise by almost 100 as cheapest and most expensive boroughs revealedLondon households face average council tax bill increases of almost 100 from April.
How much council tax is going up in 33 London boroughsLondon boroughs to raise council tax by an average of 5% due to financial challenges.
Sutton's poorest residents will be forced to pay council tax for first timeSutton's council cuts its tax reduction scheme for low earners, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents.
Full list of London council tax bills as virtually every borough seeks maximum increaseMost London boroughs will raise council taxes by the maximum permitted amount.Newham stands out with an 8.99% increase amidst significant financial challenges.
This London borough will have the lowest council tax in 2025Wandsworth Council has frozen council tax for the third consecutive year, making it the lowest in the country.
The London Buzz - 27th January 2025London's social housing waiting list has hit a 10-year high, highlighting the housing crisis.New cycle route proposals in Greenwich may affect traditional cycling paths.
London council tax: Bills to rise by almost 100 as cheapest and most expensive boroughs revealedLondon households face average council tax bill increases of almost 100 from April.
How much council tax is going up in 33 London boroughsLondon boroughs to raise council tax by an average of 5% due to financial challenges.
Sutton's poorest residents will be forced to pay council tax for first timeSutton's council cuts its tax reduction scheme for low earners, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents.
The London Buzz - 20th January 2025London homeowners face doubling of council tax bills from April under new rules.Controversial Scientology advertisement at a Tube station shocks commuters.Suspected World War Two bombs found at a South London shopping centre.Police respond to public safety concerns with a recent arrest for weapon possession.
Full details of Sadiq Khan's new budget as mayor prioritises crime after Tory 'wrecking ball' to policeThe mayor plans a 4% council tax increase to fund the Metropolitan Police amidst significant cuts over the last decade.
Wandsworth Council tax to freeze and stay lowest in country for third yearWandsworth Council maintains the lowest council tax in the UK for the third consecutive year while ensuring quality services for residents.
The London Buzz - 14th January 2025Local TV channel in London to close amid uncertainty over the future of local broadcasting.Lambeth's regeneration efforts fail to relocate tenants to new homes.Significant portion of London rental homes do not meet minimum safety standards.Financial crisis leads to council tax for previously exempt low-income residents.
Mayor wants to raise council tax to fund policeLondon's mayor proposes a 4% council tax increase to fund police and fire services amidst a budget shortfall.
The London Buzz - 20th January 2025London homeowners face doubling of council tax bills from April under new rules.Controversial Scientology advertisement at a Tube station shocks commuters.Suspected World War Two bombs found at a South London shopping centre.Police respond to public safety concerns with a recent arrest for weapon possession.
Full details of Sadiq Khan's new budget as mayor prioritises crime after Tory 'wrecking ball' to policeThe mayor plans a 4% council tax increase to fund the Metropolitan Police amidst significant cuts over the last decade.
Wandsworth Council tax to freeze and stay lowest in country for third yearWandsworth Council maintains the lowest council tax in the UK for the third consecutive year while ensuring quality services for residents.
The London Buzz - 14th January 2025Local TV channel in London to close amid uncertainty over the future of local broadcasting.Lambeth's regeneration efforts fail to relocate tenants to new homes.Significant portion of London rental homes do not meet minimum safety standards.Financial crisis leads to council tax for previously exempt low-income residents.
Mayor wants to raise council tax to fund policeLondon's mayor proposes a 4% council tax increase to fund police and fire services amidst a budget shortfall.
Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study findsBritain's poorest households are increasingly burdened by council tax, echoing the historical pitfalls of the poll tax.
Poorest Brits pay rising share of income on council tax - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comIncreasing council tax burdens the poorest Britons, consuming a larger share of their income than in previous decades.
Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study findsBritain's poorest households are increasingly burdened by council tax, echoing the historical pitfalls of the poll tax.
Poorest Brits pay rising share of income on council tax - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comIncreasing council tax burdens the poorest Britons, consuming a larger share of their income than in previous decades.
Labour canvasser 'blamed council tax rise on resignation of stalking victim'Council tax increases linked to by-election costs following Liberal Democrat councillor's resignation.
Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in placeLabour confirmed council tax hikes will be maintained at the 5% cap, potentially raising bills by 100 for average families.
Labour canvasser 'blamed council tax rise on resignation of stalking victim'Council tax increases linked to by-election costs following Liberal Democrat councillor's resignation.
Council tax bills could rise by 5% after Labour keeps cap in placeLabour confirmed council tax hikes will be maintained at the 5% cap, potentially raising bills by 100 for average families.
Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcyCouncil tax for six English councils can increase by up to 10% to avoid bankruptcy amid funding shortages.
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptciesLocal authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.
Mapped: How much council tax will rise in your area this yearCouncil 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.
Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this yearLocal authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase
Council tax increases confirmed as 7 London boroughs apply for emergency funding to stave off bankruptcyCouncil tax for six English councils can increase by up to 10% to avoid bankruptcy amid funding shortages.
Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptciesLocal authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.
Mapped: How much council tax will rise in your area this yearCouncil 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.
Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this yearLocal authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase
Bailiffs to hunt council tax dodgers as another London borough seeks emergency bailoutLewisham Council seeks to hire external bailiffs to recover outstanding debts from former and current residents.
Sadiq Khan challenged over his decision to raise council tax in City Hall rowThe Labour mayor attributes council tax increases to years of Tory austerity, necessitating financial support for police amid significant budget cuts.
15 London boroughs are increasing council tax - and thousands of residents will soon have to pay for the first timeLondon borough councils are facing a cash crisis, prompting council tax increases for vulnerable residents.
Londoners hit with raft of inflation-busting essential bill increases from todayLondoners 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.
15 London boroughs are increasing council tax - and thousands of residents will soon have to pay for the first timeLondon borough councils are facing a cash crisis, prompting council tax increases for vulnerable residents.
Londoners hit with raft of inflation-busting essential bill increases from todayLondoners 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.
Council tax bombshell for thousands of poorest Londoners as town hall cash crisis escalatesLondon's poorest residents face new council tax payments amid a fiscal crisis affecting multiple boroughs.Councils are adjusting tax schemes and reducing staff to manage financial challenges.
Council funding to be redirected from England's rich areas to most deprivedThe 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 riseCouncil 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 placeSupport independent journalism to ensure accessible reporting without paywalls.Council tax increases may significantly impact households, signaling financial strain on communities.
Council tax bombshell for thousands of poorest Londoners as town hall cash crisis escalatesLondon's poorest residents face new council tax payments amid a fiscal crisis affecting multiple boroughs.Councils are adjusting tax schemes and reducing staff to manage financial challenges.
Council funding to be redirected from England's rich areas to most deprivedThe 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 riseCouncil 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 placeSupport independent journalism to ensure accessible reporting without paywalls.Council tax increases may significantly impact households, signaling financial strain on communities.
Labour to strike yet again by hiking taxes by tens of millions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLabour's policing plans will significantly increase council tax, disproportionately affecting families despite promises to avoid hitting pay packets.
Owners of empty second homes in affluent London borough face massive council tax hikeRichmond Council will charge a 100% premium on empty and second homes starting April to alleviate housing shortages.
Tourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homesPembrokeshire 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 hikeRichmond Council will charge a 100% premium on empty and second homes starting April to alleviate housing shortages.
Tourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homesPembrokeshire council cut the second home council tax from 200% to 150% despite concerns over funding and service cuts.
Labour will raise council tax by an additional 1.8 billion in 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe anticipated council tax increase signals a significant financial burden on residents, particularly those in band D homes.
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 boroughsCouncil 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 boroughsCouncil 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.
'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.
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 collectionCouncil 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 collectionCouncil tax collection practices are critiqued as excessively aggressive and damaging, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
Havering Council yet to claim millions of pounds in council tax paymentsHavering Council faces millions in uncollected council tax, with rising shortfalls over recent years.
Four million pensioners face council tax hike as single-person discount under threatPotential 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 housingCouncil tax and stamp duty should be abolished in favor of a fairer, proportional tax system, according to economist Tim Leunig.
The household bills that are just about to get more expensiveHouseholds 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.
London's 2,000-a-year council tax bombshell as average bill passes landmark in almost half of boroughsResidents 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.
Bexley council tax rise means average household bills will be more than 2.1k a yearBexley Council raises council tax to address overspendCouncil investing in local services and affordable housing