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Taxing the land not the buildings: How a land tax could work in Scotland

LAND in Scotland is considered to be the country’s largest store of untaxed wealth, with calls for a reform of the system claiming it could bring…

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A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

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Four key things the SNP could do instead of cutting £500m from public services

SNP ministers have said they have "no choice" but to replicate Westminster cuts in Scotland – but there is always space to do things…

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Labour council leader called out for 'hypocrisy' on Council Tax

A LABOUR council leader has been called out for being “hypocritical” on Council Tax after a picture emerged of him campaigning against increases…

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Wealth tax, council tax reform and jet levy 'could raise millions for public sector'

SCOTLAND’S largest trade union body has set out proposals they say could raise £3.7 billion for public services - including a wealth tax and…

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Fact-checker calls out Scottish Tory MP after misleading attack on SNP

ANDREW Bowie made misleading claims about SNP council tax rises that were “missing important context”, a fact checking service has said.

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West Lothian Tory chief criticises 'ridiculous' council tax survey over second home payments

Questions on surcharges for empty homes and holiday homes slated by Conservative group leader as Holyrood looks to changes in council tax payments

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Check for Council Tax discount of up to £750 as number of people claiming help drops over last year

The latest figures show that one-in-five Scottish households are saving money through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.

Daily Record

All the help you can get to pay Council Tax as debts reach 'record high' of £5.5billion

The Centre for social justice, which analysed the figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities, said that Council Tax areas have grown by £510million in the year up to March 2023.

Daily Mirror

Council tax bombshell as 22 per cent hike to affect one in four Scots households

A leaked paper has revealed that one in four households in Scotland face huge increases in council tax, even though people are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

Glasgow Live

Council tax bombshell as leaked doc reveals plans for 22 per cent rise to hit one in four Scots households

EXCLUSIVE: One in four households in Scotland face massive hikes in council tax under plans being discussed by SNP ministers and local authorities.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges people of State Pension age to check for ‘crucial’ £3,500 annual top up this week

Nearly one million pensioners are being encouraged to claim Pension Credit during the DWP's 'Week of Action'.

Daily Record

New DWP 'week of action' to encourage people on State Pension to claim £3,500 annual income boost

The DWP is urging thousands of older people to check if they qualify for Pension Credit.

Daily Record

People reaching State Pension age this year could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

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Older people making new claim for £3,500 income boost today could also qualify for £900 extra payment

Successful new claims for Pension Credit will receive the £900 means-tested cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges families earning less than £40,000 to check for £9,600 income top-up

An estimated 1.25 million households are missing out on Universal Credit, other benefits or Council Tax support.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges people of State Pension age to claim £3,500 income top-up before midnight today

Successful new ew claims for Pension Credit made by May 19 will also qualify for £301 cost of living payment.

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone earning less than £60k to do 10 minute check

£19 billion worth of benefits go unclaimed each year

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Daily Mirror

Ten-minute test for anyone earning £60,000 or less to check if you're missing out on cash

In the latest newsletter from Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team, people who earn less than £60,000 have been urged to carry out a simple ten-minute check to see if they're missing out on any cash

Nottingham Post

MSE Martin Lewis says people earning less than £60,000 could receive benefits - with millions unclaimed

He's urged people to make a check

Manchester Evening News

Martin Lewis urges anyone on £60,000 or less to act quickly

The Money Saving Expert is urging people who make £60,000 per year or less to do a 10-minute check to see if they're entitled to extra money from the Government

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis urges everyone earning less than £60,000 to do quick 10-minute check

Around £19billion worth of benefits are going unclaimed every year and contrary to popular belief even people earning as much as £60,000 are entitled to some of them

Daily Record

First-time homebuyers could see Council Tax and Netflix subscription help count towards mortgage decision

A new service allows extra evidence of a borrower's good financial track record.

Daily Record

Millions of people urged to claim benefits as new report finds £19bn left unclaimed each year

A think tank warned eligible households are missing out on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and broadband social tariffs.

Evening Standard

With rents at record high, and a chronic shelter shortage, why are so many London homes left empty?

Who owns the capital’s tens of thousands of uninhabited properties? And amid an affordable housing crisis, how can we get them back in to use?

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