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council tax

British

noun

(in Britain) a tax, based on the relative value of property, levied to fund local council services

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Since 2023, self-catering properties must be available for 252 days and let out for 182 days each year, over several years, to pay non-domestic rates instead of the higher council tax.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

He has also long talked about implementing reforms to property taxes, including stamp duty and council tax - though he has not specified what exactly he would change while in government.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Why is Scotland seeing big council tax rises again?

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Existing council tax bands are based on 1991 valuations of homes.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

But with local authorities expected to collect £3.5bn in council tax revenue in 2026-27, that represents a small increase.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

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