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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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And Chris Birt of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says the "elephant in the room" is what he calls the lack of any serious plans to reform the "regressive" council tax.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Martin said he faces paying five sets of council tax this year, two at a premium of 75%, adding that his business was "unsellable" as a result.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

That means the average council tax for a Band D property in England will increase to £2,392 a year, up £111 on last year.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The party has launched initiatives aimed at making council savings but also faced questions over its record in power, including from Sir Keir on council tax increases.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Councils which have a legal responsibility to look after vulnerable people are allowed to increase their council tax by up to 5% a year.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

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