State Pensioners with Income Over £35,000 Excluded from New Council Tax Relief Friday, May 22, 2026 pensions counciltax retirement income taxreform homeowners deferral elderly taxbands government The Labour government’s upcoming council tax reform introduces four new bands targeting high-value homes, with bills reaching up to £7,500 annually. However, state pensioners earning an average retirement income will largely … Read More
Four New Council Tax Bands Proposed for High-Value Homes in England Wednesday, May 20, 2026 counciltax surcharge housing propertytax england consultation valuation reform government taxation The government has unveiled plans to introduce four new council tax bands aimed at the top 1% of the most valuable residential properties in England. This initiative, announced during Budget 2025, includes a proposed High … Read More
Warning Issued for England Households Subject to Parish Council Tax Increases Sunday, May 17, 2026 tax council precept parish england localgovernment finance taxrise costofliving counciltax Households across England are bracing for an additional £1 billion in council tax charges as nearly nine million residents pay parish or town council precepts. These precepts are local taxes added on top of standard council … Read More
HMRC Clarifies Council Tax Obligations for Residents Living on Boats Wednesday, May 13, 2026 hmrc counciltax houseboat residence greenparty zackpolanski taxlaw boating property london Green Party leader Zack Polanski has acknowledged the possibility that he may not have paid the correct council tax while living on a houseboat moored in east London. Questions had arisen about whether the houseboat … Read More
Walsall Election Candidates Debate Over £120m Regeneration Funding and Rising Council Tax Sunday, May 3, 2026 walsall counciltax regeneration localgovernment elections funding community housing development politics As the local elections approach, Walsall’s political parties have clearly defined their positions on key community issues, including council tax hikes and major regeneration projects funded by over £120 million in government … Read More
State Pensioners Eligible for £5,310 in May Benefits, Discounts, and Freebies Friday, May 1, 2026 pension benefits pensioncredit discounts nhs housingbenefit counciltax attendanceallowance tvlicence retirement In May, state pensioners are set to receive increased financial support thanks to a rise in the state pension rate announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for 2026. The full new state pension now stands at … Read More