How does council tax work? What does it pay for - and what your payments are spent on by UK local authorities

It’s important to note that both England and Scotland have a Council Tax system, but they’re administered separately. The structure and purpose are similar (local authorities collect the tax to fund ...

New council tax exemption could provide vital support – here's how it works

Manchester City Council has updated its Discretionary Council Tax Policy (DCTP) to offer a 100% council tax discount to residents who are terminally ill. To qualify, a person must have a ‘progressive ...

Council tax hikes: Thousands of Londoners to pay for first time while some face bills doubling

Kensington and Chelsea is expected to follow in the footsteps of Wandsworth, Westminster and Hackney and double council tax ...