Council Tax
It has taken years to regulate bailiffs. Stopping intimidation is as important as recovering debt
It has taken years to regulate bailiffs. Stopping intimidation is as important as recovering debt
After four years of campaigning, bailiffs are set to be forced to sign up to the Enforcement Conduct Board regulator. It’s an important step to crack down on fear and intimidation when recovering debts, writes StepChange CEO Vikki Brownridge
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
Letters: If unpaid carers stopped caring, people would die
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change
People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
What happens if you ignore your bills or can't afford to pay? Here's how to get help
What happens if you ignore your bills or can't afford to pay? Here's how to get help
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Council tax hikes won't improve services or pay workers better. But I have an idea
Council tax hikes won't improve services or pay workers better. But I have an idea
Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: 'They've collided with reality'
Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: 'They've collided with reality'
Rachel Reeves unveils new 'mansion tax' on £2 million homes. But does it go far enough?
Rachel Reeves unveils new 'mansion tax' on £2 million homes. But does it go far enough?
Millions of Brits are struggling with council tax debt. The autumn budget must bring reforms
Millions of Brits are struggling with council tax debt. The autumn budget must bring reforms
Bailiffs tried taking my kids' toys over council tax debt – people shouldn't have to go through this
Bailiffs tried taking my kids' toys over council tax debt – people shouldn't have to go through this
There's a way to make the council tax system fairer – if only we had the will
There's a way to make the council tax system fairer – if only we had the will
'Broken' council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that's set to change
'Broken' council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that's set to change
Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?
Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?
Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say
Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say
Labour is 'missing a trick' by not taxing housing wealth, expert says
Labour is 'missing a trick' by not taxing housing wealth, expert says
Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about
Benefits, rent rises, and energy bill hikes: All the tax year changes in April 2025 you need to know about
'I have nothing they can take': Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
'I have nothing they can take': Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection
Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection
Council tax debt collectors 'significantly harming' health of those struggling to pay, report finds
Council tax debt collectors 'significantly harming' health of those struggling to pay, report finds
Martin Lewis blasts councils putting vulnerable people at risk with aggressive debt collection
Martin Lewis blasts councils putting vulnerable people at risk with aggressive debt collection
Government must fix council tax benefits, charity says, as millions pushed into debt
Government must fix council tax benefits, charity says, as millions pushed into debt
Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay
Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay
DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024