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Council Tax

The next cost of living payments will be paid in autumn 2023 and spring 2024.

Cost of living payment 2023: When will the next instalment be paid? Sophie Wills

A Martin Lewis fan revealed how a tip from the consumer champion helped her secure a £8,500 refund from her local council.

Martin Lewis fan shares how they got £8,500 council refund Sophie Wills

Leeds Building Society could take your Netflix subscription into account when considering your mortgage application (image: Adobe)

How Netflix subscriptions could help people on the property ladder Dennis Morton

Martin Lewis has a message for anyone paying council tax, urging “hundreds of thousands” of people to check if they could be due a rebate or discount. (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who pays council tax Sophie Wills

All the major financial changes happening in April - full list Sophie Wills

April is shaping up to be a rough month for many, with major price increases scheduled to take effect.

April bill hikes set to cost household £700 annually Rahmah Ghazali

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis: how to check if you are overpaying on council tax

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis urges people to send two texts before bills rise in April Beth Franklin

Council tax is on the rise by up to 15% across local authorities in England - Credit: Adobe

April council tax: How to apply for support and how much will it rise? Ethan Evans

NHS prescriptions are on the rise next month to add to the financial concerns of households amid a crippling cost of living crisis - Credit: Adobe

NHS prescription charges to rise in April - how much more you’ll pay Ethan Evans

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis reveals how to get thousands back on council tax bills Sophie Wills

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023 Ethan Evans

Council tax is to rise in Sunderland.

Council tax rise, cuts and spending plans approved for Sunderland Nic Marko

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month Beth Franklin

Millions of households across the country face an increase in their council tax as the cost of living crisis deepens. Data from the County Councils Network (CNN) indicates that three quarters of councils in England that have social care duties are planning a 5% price hike from April.

Millions of households face 5% council tax increase from April Sophie Wills

Coun Julia Potts

Council urged to scrap reintroduction of replacement bin charges in Sunderland

The Seaham fireworks display in 2019. Picture: TOM BANKS

Mayor explains why it is 'town only' attendance at this year’s fireworks display Neil Fatkin

A total of 55 warm spaces will open throughout Sunderland

Warm spaces to open in Sunderland to support residents this winter Sam Johnson

Switching bank account could help you save up to £200 off energy bills - here’s ... Isabella Boneham

Local elections are due to be held on Thursday, May 5

Meet the candidates for Houghton for the Sunderland City Council elections Nic Marko

BENEFITS EXPERT: How will putting cash from a will payment into a trust affect m... By The Newsroom

Sunderland households are set to get council tax assistance. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

How to check if you can get a £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate James Harrison

Last chance to buy stamps before Royal Mail hikes prices in April Isabella Boneham

Cabinet Secretary, Councillor Paul Stewart

Council tax rise and 60 job losses on the cards Ross Robertson

Council tax may need to rise by up to 5% a year for the next three years in order to keep services running and pay for social care reforms, a think tank has warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Council tax 'could rise by up to 5% every year over the next three years' Helen Johnson

Council Tax challenges

Dozens challenge Council Tax bills Patrick Jack

Council tax bills will go up from April as city leaders seek to balance the books during the pandemic.

Council tax rise approved despite opposition attempts to halt Chris Binding

The Treasury allow councils to set their own budgets up to a fixed amount (Photo: Shutterstock)

Council tax will rise by 5% for millions this year - costing households an extra... Claire Schofield

Council tax bills are set to rise in Sunderland as leaders try to balance the books during the pandemic

Council tax set to rise by almost 5% as city leaders aim to balance the books Ross Robertson

Council Tax is on the rise

Sunderland council tax rise and spending plans approved

This is when you don't have to pay council tax in 2021 - and why there's a payme... Chelsea Rocks

Council tax could rise by more than £100 next year - what it means for household... Rhona Shennan

A record number of people in Sunderland are getting help with their Council Tax bills

Record number of Sunderland people claiming Council Tax support Katie William

You could get up to 50% off bus and train travel (Photo: Shutterstock)

If you're at risk of going into debt you can claim extra benefits - from money o... Sarah Wilson

Sunderland Civic Centre

£2m sees council tax cancelled in Sunderland for 16,000 households

Councillors in the chamber at Sunderland Civic Centre.

Sunderland families facing 3.99% Council Tax rise Chris Binding

Council tax to rise as fire brigade asks for extra cash David Huntley