Solihull Council Proposes Changes to Tax Support Scheme Affecting Vulnerable Residents Friday, November 21, 2025 solihull counciltax supportscheme vulnerableresidents incomebanded consultation budgetcuts localgovernment financialaid taxsupport Solihull Council’s proposed revisions to its council tax support scheme have raised concerns that the most vulnerable residents may face reduced financial assistance. Earlier this year, the Conservative-led council … Read More
Thousands on Universal Credit Face Council Tax Hikes Up to £1,000 After Benefit Changes Tuesday, November 18, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform lcwra esa hardshipscheme socialcare localgovernment Thousands of Universal Credit recipients in Somerset have been confronted with significantly higher council tax bills—some rising by as much as £1,000—following recent adjustments to the council tax reduction scheme. More … Read More
Sandwell Council Tax and Garden Waste Fees Set to Increase Amid £17m Budget Shortfall Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More
High Earners in UK Face Potential £8,309 Tax Increase in Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget Friday, November 7, 2025 tax income counciltax isa labour budget reeves uk economy inflation The Labour Party government is poised to introduce significant tax increases in the upcoming Autumn Budget, potentially costing high earners in the UK up to £8,309. Reports from The Telegraph indicate that one of the three … Read More