Scotland's government plans a 'mansion tax' potentially doubling council tax on homes over £2m to £7,700. Properties between £1m-£2m could see a £720 rise. The changes, affecting 15,000 homes, aim to raise £12m-£16m annually and are planned for April 2028.
Unpaid council tax in the UK has surpassed £9bn, with £7.4bn in England alone, signaling an affordability crisis. Charities urge struggling individuals to claim available discounts and support, while advocating for government reforms to the collection system, including longer payment periods and sustainable repayment plans, set to be introduced next year.
Green party leader Zack Polanski has been cleared by an ethics inquiry into allegations he failed to pay council tax while living on a houseboat. The Greater London Authority's monitoring officer found the circumstances were beyond its scope, and Polanski stated it was an unintentional misunderstanding.
London Assembly officials are reviewing complaints against Green party leader Zack Polanski regarding potential unpaid council tax on his houseboat. The Labour party has formally requested an investigation into whether he breached ethical standards.
A Centre for London report proposes replacing stamp duty and council tax with an annual property wealth tax to address London's housing crisis. The tax would encourage downsizing, fund social housing, and help renters save for deposits.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces scrutiny over failing to update his electoral register address and potential unpaid council tax on a houseboat he called home for three years, citing security concerns and misunderstandings.
Labour has called for an investigation into Green Party leader Zack Polanski over potential council tax evasion on his London houseboat
Party says leader has ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay any tax owed after ‘unintentional mistake’The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has admitted he may have failed to pay the correct council tax while living on a London houseboat.Polanski had faced mounting questions over whether the houseboat, moored in east London, was his primary residence. Continue reading...
