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Double Council Tax Surcharge on Second Homes in England Yields Unexpected Results
A new policy in England to double council tax on second homes has resulted in a significant drop in the number of properties subject to the surcharge, costing councils millions in lost revenue, primarily due to exemptions granted to homeowners listing properties for sale.
Double Council Tax Surcharge on Second Homes in England Yields Unexpected Results
A new policy in England to double council tax on second homes has resulted in a significant drop in the number of properties subject to the surcharge, costing councils millions in lost revenue, primarily due to exemptions granted to homeowners listing properties for sale.
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28% Bias Score
Rayner's Council Tax Reform: Winners and Losers
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's plan to redistribute council tax funding will cause significant budget cuts for many Southern councils while increasing funding for Northern councils, potentially impacting essential services and household budgets.
Rayner's Council Tax Reform: Winners and Losers
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's plan to redistribute council tax funding will cause significant budget cuts for many Southern councils while increasing funding for Northern councils, potentially impacting essential services and household budgets.
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52% Bias Score
UK Woman Faces Home Loss Over Fossil Fuel Investment Protest
A 74-year-old British woman, Jane McCarthy, faces losing her home after withholding £5,000 in council tax for three years to protest her local council's fossil fuel investments; a court granted the council a Final Charging Order on her property.
UK Woman Faces Home Loss Over Fossil Fuel Investment Protest
A 74-year-old British woman, Jane McCarthy, faces losing her home after withholding £5,000 in council tax for three years to protest her local council's fossil fuel investments; a court granted the council a Final Charging Order on her property.
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52% Bias Score
OECD Cuts UK Growth Forecast, Urges Tax Loophole Closure and Council Tax Revaluation
The OECD slashed UK growth forecasts to 1.3 percent this year and 1 percent next year, urging Rachel Reeves to plug tax loopholes and re-evaluate council tax bands, potentially resulting in higher bills for those in larger or more expensive homes, while interest rates are projected to remain higher ...
OECD Cuts UK Growth Forecast, Urges Tax Loophole Closure and Council Tax Revaluation
The OECD slashed UK growth forecasts to 1.3 percent this year and 1 percent next year, urging Rachel Reeves to plug tax loopholes and re-evaluate council tax bands, potentially resulting in higher bills for those in larger or more expensive homes, while interest rates are projected to remain higher ...
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44% Bias Score
Scotland Councils Face £1 Billion Budget Gap Despite Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £647 million budget gap this year, rising to £528 million in 2026/27 and £496 million in 2027/28, despite increased funding from Holyrood and a 9.6% average council tax rise, due to rising costs and increased service demands, particularly in social care.
Scotland Councils Face £1 Billion Budget Gap Despite Tax Hikes
Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £647 million budget gap this year, rising to £528 million in 2026/27 and £496 million in 2027/28, despite increased funding from Holyrood and a 9.6% average council tax rise, due to rising costs and increased service demands, particularly in social care.
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20% Bias Score
Record Council Tax Hike in Wales Creates Financial Strain
Council tax in Wales is rising by an average of 7.2% for 2025-26, the second-largest increase since 2003, causing financial strain on families and forcing councils to cut spending despite the tax rise due to a projected £450m funding gap in 2026-27.
Record Council Tax Hike in Wales Creates Financial Strain
Council tax in Wales is rising by an average of 7.2% for 2025-26, the second-largest increase since 2003, causing financial strain on families and forcing councils to cut spending despite the tax rise due to a projected £450m funding gap in 2026-27.
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48% Bias Score
Rural England Faces Crushing Council Tax Hikes Under "Fair Funding" Plan
The UK government's "Fair Funding" review will slash nearly half a billion pounds from rural councils' budgets over three years, forcing many to impose the maximum 5 percent council tax increase and cut vital services; the County Councils Network (CCN) demanded urgent government intervention.
Rural England Faces Crushing Council Tax Hikes Under "Fair Funding" Plan
The UK government's "Fair Funding" review will slash nearly half a billion pounds from rural councils' budgets over three years, forcing many to impose the maximum 5 percent council tax increase and cut vital services; the County Councils Network (CCN) demanded urgent government intervention.
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60% Bias Score
Reform Fails to Deliver Promised Council Tax Cuts Amidst Record Social Care Spending
Reform party councils, despite initial pledges, will not cut council tax due to high social care costs; the party aims for slower increases than other councils. This follows a record £774 million overspend on adult social care budgets in England, impacting services and potentially undermining govern...
Reform Fails to Deliver Promised Council Tax Cuts Amidst Record Social Care Spending
Reform party councils, despite initial pledges, will not cut council tax due to high social care costs; the party aims for slower increases than other councils. This follows a record £774 million overspend on adult social care budgets in England, impacting services and potentially undermining govern...
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60% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill Divides UK Parliament
The UK Parliament is debating an assisted dying bill, dividing MPs and sparking public debate; other news includes potential US-Iran talks, rising council tax in Southern England, and a possible passport fee increase.
Assisted Dying Bill Divides UK Parliament
The UK Parliament is debating an assisted dying bill, dividing MPs and sparking public debate; other news includes potential US-Iran talks, rising council tax in Southern England, and a possible passport fee increase.
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64% Bias Score
Council Tax Loopholes Cost Local Authorities £334 Million
A loophole allowing second homeowners to avoid a 100 percent council tax premium by registering their properties as holiday lets is costing English and Welsh local authorities £334 million in lost revenue—double the amount lost last year—due to the 2023 Levelling Up and Regeneration Act.
Council Tax Loopholes Cost Local Authorities £334 Million
A loophole allowing second homeowners to avoid a 100 percent council tax premium by registering their properties as holiday lets is costing English and Welsh local authorities £334 million in lost revenue—double the amount lost last year—due to the 2023 Levelling Up and Regeneration Act.
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56% Bias Score
£647m Budget Shortfall Cripples Scottish Councils
Scotland's councils face a £647m budget shortfall in 2025-26 despite a 6% rise in government funding, forcing them to raise taxes, cut services, and utilize reserves; the gap is projected to reach £997m over two years.
£647m Budget Shortfall Cripples Scottish Councils
Scotland's councils face a £647m budget shortfall in 2025-26 despite a 6% rise in government funding, forcing them to raise taxes, cut services, and utilize reserves; the gap is projected to reach £997m over two years.
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40% Bias Score
England Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
English councils have been given the power to double council tax on second homes, leading to significant financial implications for owners and potentially freeing up properties for local residents while generating revenue for cash-strapped councils.
England Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
English councils have been given the power to double council tax on second homes, leading to significant financial implications for owners and potentially freeing up properties for local residents while generating revenue for cash-strapped councils.
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64% Bias Score
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