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Martin Lewis welcomes plans to consult on fairer council tax debt collection

The consumer champion said he hopes that the consultation ‘could be the start of changing things’.

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis Issues Urgent Warning to Anyone Who Moved Home Since 1993

If you've moved house at any point in the last 31 years, there’s a good chance you might be owed money — and not just a few quid.

The Fashion Central

Martin Lewis: The bills going up in April 2025 and how to beat them

From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to water and energy bills, Martin Lewis is busting bills on his show this week ...

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Council tax in Fife is going up — how much will my new bill be?

SEVERAL Scottish local authorities have confirmed above-inflation increases in council tax next year — see your new bill

The National (Scotland)

Sadiq Khan urged to hold London vote on council tax hike to fund TfL as Tube drivers seek four-day week

Lord Bailey of Paddington raised the idea of a vote in the capital in Parliament

Evening Standard

Taxing the land not the buildings: How a land tax could work in Scotland

LAND in Scotland is considered to be the country’s largest store of untaxed wealth, with calls for a reform of the system claiming it could bring…

The National (Scotland)

A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

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Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

SNP ministers have said they have "no choice" but to replicate Westminster cuts in Scotland – but there is always space to do things…

The National (Scotland)

Labour council leader called out for 'hypocrisy' on Council Tax

A LABOUR council leader has been called out for being “hypocritical” on Council Tax after a picture emerged of him campaigning against increases…

The National (Scotland)

Wealth tax, council tax reform and jet levy 'could raise millions for public sector'

SCOTLAND’S largest trade union body has set out proposals they say could raise £3.7 billion for public services - including a wealth tax and…

The National (Scotland)

Fact-checker calls out Scottish Tory MP after misleading attack on SNP

ANDREW Bowie made misleading claims about SNP council tax rises that were “missing important context”, a fact checking service has said.

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian Tory chief criticises 'ridiculous' council tax survey over second home payments

Questions on surcharges for empty homes and holiday homes slated by Conservative group leader as Holyrood looks to changes in council tax payments

Edinburgh Live

Check for Council Tax discount of up to £750 as number of people claiming help drops over last year

The latest figures show that one-in-five Scottish households are saving money through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.

Daily Record

All the help you can get to pay Council Tax as debts reach 'record high' of £5.5billion

The Centre for social justice, which analysed the figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, said that Council Tax areas have grown by £510million in the year up to March 2023.

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Glasgow Live

Council tax bombshell as 22 per cent hike to affect one in four Scots households

A leaked paper has revealed that one in four households in Scotland face huge increases in council tax, even though people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record

Council tax bombshell as leaked doc reveals plans for 22 per cent rise to hit one in four Scots households

EXCLUSIVE: One in four households in Scotland face massive hikes in council tax under plans being discussed by SNP ministers and local authorities.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges people of State Pension age to check for ‘crucial’ £3,500 annual top up this week

Nearly one million pensioners are being encouraged to claim Pension Credit during the DWP's 'Week of Action'.

Daily Record

New DWP 'week of action' to encourage people on State Pension to claim £3,500 annual income boost

The DWP is urging thousands of older people to check if they qualify for Pension Credit.

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Daily Record

People reaching State Pension age this year could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

Older people making new claim for £3,500 income boost today could also qualify for £900 extra payment

Successful new claims for Pension Credit will receive the £900 means-tested cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges families earning less than £40,000 to check for £9,600 income top-up

An estimated 1.25 million households are missing out on Universal Credit, other benefits or Council Tax support.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges people of State Pension age to claim £3,500 income top-up before midnight today

Successful new ew claims for Pension Credit made by May 19 will also qualify for £301 cost of living payment.

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone earning less than £60k to do 10 minute check

£19 billion worth of benefits go unclaimed each year

Daily Mirror

Ten-minute test for anyone earning £60,000 or less to check if you're missing out on cash

In the latest newsletter from Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team, people who earn less than £60,000 have been urged to carry out a simple ten-minute check to see if they're missing out on any cash

Nottingham Post

MSE Martin Lewis says people earning less than £60,000 could receive benefits - with millions unclaimed

He's urged people to make a check

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