There is currently no statutory council tax exemptions for residents with a terminal illness, but councils can use discretionary powers to reduce tax liability, the authority said. John Clarke, leader of the council, said: “No family should face financial crisis at the same time as dealing with a terminal illness. “This new support is a
Some drivers may not need to pay certain bills, while others could see a rise Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 15:12, 28 Mar 2026 Some people may not need to pay certain bills(Image: Feifei Cui-Paoluzzo via Getty Images) Certain types of vehicles are exempt from vehicle tax. And while this means you do not
With the first round of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax coming up in the new tax year, you might still be flummoxed by the whole thing. That’s why we’ve gathered up the deadlines, the thresholds and the penalties for non-compliance. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax thresholds £50,000 – businesses and landlords with
A top DWP minister said the current tax system has caused confusion 13:35, 26 Mar 2026Updated 13:39, 26 Mar 2026 DWP minister Torsten Bell speaking to MPs(Image: UK Parliament) A high-ranking DWP minister has discussed a major new tax on pensions. Torsten Bell recently addressed the Work and Pensions Committee regarding changes to the state
The average council tax for homes in England is set to go up by 4.9% 09:36, 26 Mar 2026Updated 11:10, 26 Mar 2026 People with dementia, severe stroke or Parkinson’s may be due a council tax discount(Image: ITV) Council tax is set to go up on April 1, 2026. The exact increase in your bill
A complete breakdown of average council tax rates for every local authority in England for 2026/27, based on Band D properties Robert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub 15:31, 25 Mar 2026Updated 15:31, 25 Mar 2026 (Image: Alex Robinson Photography via Getty Images) Full details have been issued by officials on average council
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK tax myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The writer is founder of Tax Policy Associates For almost 20 years, governments have played tricks with tax rates: keeping the headline rates down while using tapers, clawbacks and special rules to impose much higher
Councils are spending a larger portion of their budgets on social care, says Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics. “Social care makes up about 65% of all councils spending, it’s an enormous part of their budget, driven by demand, and growing as a share of all local government spending”, he told BBC
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The writer is a partner at law firm Maurice Turnor Gardner The world seems to be on the move, seeking friendlier tax regimes and what might be described as a more comfortable life.
Fareham, Gosport, Eastleigh, and Hampshire County Council have all agreed their latest budgets for 2026/27, setting out changes that will affect millions of households across the county. Although most councils are increasing charges close to the government’s maximum allowed rise without a referendum, the final bill varies widely once borough, county, police, fire, and parish