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council tax

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Since 2023 second homes in Gwynedd have been subject to a 150% council tax premium, leaving Bev and her family facing a tough decision.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"In those days, we paid 50% council tax because we were only there 50% of the year," she said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

But the prime minister clearly pointed to a possible shake-up of the council tax system, where those with the most expensive properties might have to pay considerably more.

From BBC Jul. 27, 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

Many politicians and economists have called for council tax reform, describing the current system as outdated.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

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