New £70 Cost of Living Vouchers to Be Distributed to UK Households Starting Tomorrow Tuesday, December 2, 2025 costofliving vouchers householdsupport wakefield dwp governmentsupport counciltax energybills lowincome financialaid Starting Wednesday, eligible UK households will receive £70 Cost of Living vouchers as part of a new support initiative announced by the government. This funding is allocated through the Household Support Fund, managed by the … Read More
Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More
Labour Proposes Major Council Tax Overhaul Impacting All Bands, Millions to Face Increases Friday, November 21, 2025 labour counciltax taxreform publicfunding localgovernment propertyvaluation inequality ukpolitics fiscalpolicy housing The Labour Party is preparing to overhaul the council tax system by considering a hike of up to 10% across all tax bands, potentially affecting millions of households nationwide. Currently, a 5% cap on council tax increases … Read More
Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Scheme Affecting Vulnerable Residents Friday, November 21, 2025 solihull counciltax supportscheme vulnerableresidents incomebanded consultation budgetcuts localgovernment financialaid taxsupport Solihull Council’s proposed revisions to its council tax support scheme have raised concerns that the most vulnerable residents may face reduced financial assistance. Earlier this year, the Conservative-led council … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit Face Council Tax Hikes Up to £1,000 After Benefit Changes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform lcwra esa hardshipscheme socialcare localgovernment Thousands of Universal Credit recipients in Somerset have been confronted with significantly higher council tax bills—some rising by as much as £1,000—following recent adjustments to the council tax reduction scheme. More … Read More
Sandwell Council Tax and Garden Waste Fees Set to Increase Amid £17m Budget Shortfall Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More