Somerset Council Warns Residents of Temporary Benefits Disruption During System Upgrade Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset mendip benefits counciltax systemupgrade payments customerservice directdebit onlineportal housingbenefits Residents in the former Mendip District Council area in Somerset are being alerted to potential disruptions as Somerset Council undertakes a significant system migration. The upgrade affects council tax, benefits, and … Read More
New Property Tax Proposed for Homes Valued Over £500,000 Friday, August 22, 2025 propertytax stampduty housingmarket treasury rachelreeves counciltax ukhousing taxation labour localgovernment The UK Treasury is reportedly considering replacing stamp duty with a new property tax targeting homes valued over £500,000. This potential shift could significantly reshape the property market and how buyers and sellers … Read More
Council Tax Set to Rise by Nearly £400 Annually by 2030 in England Monday, July 7, 2025 counciltax england localgovernment taxincrease elmbridge surrey bath somerset finance housing Council tax bills across England are on track to increase significantly in the coming years, with the average household potentially paying nearly £400 more annually by 2030. This surge results from consistent rises over the … Read More