https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/financialrelief/Recent content in financialrelief on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 16 Jun 2026 05:29:57 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/council-tax-rule-change-in-england-could-slash-bills-to-zero-for-74000-households/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:29:57 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/council-tax-rule-change-in-england-could-slash-bills-to-zero-for-74000-households/State pensioners across England are missing out on up to £1.71 billion in council tax relief, warns a new report from Independent Age. The charity’s analysis highlights a significant gap in access to Council Tax Reduction (CTR) for older people on low incomes, urging the government to ensure every eligible pensioner receives this vital support. According to the report, “Missing out on millions,” just 50% of pensioners entitled to CTR are currently claiming it, meaning tens of thousands remain unreached.