National Insurance rise: Boris Johnson defends manifesto breaking tax hike

National Insurance rise: Boris Johnson defends manifesto breaking tax hike

From April 2023 onwards, the NI rate will decrease back to the 2021-22 level, with a new 1.25% health and social care levy legally introduced. The UK Government predicts that the tax... Read more »
New UK sanctions — Spy fiction — Happy NI tax rise day – POLITICO

New UK sanctions — Spy fiction — Happy NI tax rise day – POLITICO

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Council Tax will go up by £67 on average this Friday – search your rise here

Council Tax will go up by £67 on average this Friday – search your rise here

England’s average Band D council tax bill will go up by £67 this Friday to nearly £2,000 a year. Official figures show the 3.5% hike – despite Tory ministers insisting most rises... Read more »
Half of London boroughs to raise council tax by over £70 per household

Half of London boroughs to raise council tax by over £70 per household

C ouncil tax bills are set to rise by more than £70 in half of London boroughs in the latest cost of living blow, the Evening Standard can reveal. The majority of... Read more »
Hounslow hikes council tax by maximum amount as locals face cost of living boom

Hounslow hikes council tax by maximum amount as locals face cost of living boom

A West London council has hiked tax by the maximum amount as locals face a cost of living boom. Hounslow Council on Tuesday (March 1) voted to raise council tax by 2.99... Read more »
Redbridge Council raises council tax by 4.17%

Redbridge Council raises council tax by 4.17%

Redbridge councillors have approved a budget with “no cuts” for next year, despite planning to make £19.5 million of “savings” over the next five years. The revenue, council tax and housing budgets... Read more »
Newham plans council tax hike as locals’ ‘finances are being stretched’ by cost of living

Newham plans council tax hike as locals’ ‘finances are being stretched’ by cost of living

Newham residents will have to pay more towards council tax – to add to rising living costs and energy prices. The East London borough said the tax increase was necessary in part... Read more »
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Redbridge residents likely to see their council tax increase

Redbridge residents are likely to see their council tax bills increase in April, as the council prepares its budget for next year. A proposed increase of 4.17% will be decided at a... Read more »
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Croydon plans to cut council tax support scheme and poor locals could be hit

Drastic cuts to council tax support in Croydon will plunge thousands “further into poverty,” activists have claimed. More than 15,000 people who currently receive financial support will be affected by the changes.... Read more »
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Heathrow and Gatwick: London council pushes for £2 plane ticket tax

A West London council is campaigning for a Heathrow plane ticket tax that would increase the price of flights by £2. Hounslow Council wants to set up an Aviation Community Fund for... Read more »