Summary: Most household bills - council tax, water, the TV licence and broadband/mobile mid-contract rises - increase on 1 April. Energy bills on...
Council Tax
TV licence price jump: what you need to know
Did you know there’s a TV licence price jump coming on 1st April? Like many other household bills, the price you pay for your TV licence will be...
What are the average bills for a UK household in 2026?
Are you paying more or less than the average bills in the UK? While every home’s costs for utilities and services are different, knowing what the...
5% Council Tax cap on increases lifted in six areas
The UK government has announced that the Council Tax cap, which limits increases to 5% a year, will be lifted in six areas in 2026 and 2027. The...
London councils cyber attacks: what to do if you’re affected
Several London councils are facing weeks of disruption after a significant cyber attack that compromised IT systems across Kensington and Chelsea,...
How to set up council tax in the UK
Remembering to set up Council Tax when you move home is an easy task to miss off your checklist but it's an important one. Council Tax pays for...
How to register to vote when you move
Whether you're moving to a new home or it's your first time, taking the time to register to vote has multiple benefits. The most obvious is getting...
What does council tax pay for?
What does Council Tax pay for? Most households in the UK pay Council Tax to their local authority. The amount of tax paid is based on the value of...
Average council tax in the UK 2025/26: bands, rates and bills explained
In the 2025/26 tax year, the average council tax bill for a Band D property is approximately £2,280 per year in England, £2,125 in Wales and £1,527 in Scotland. Find out how bands A–H are calculated, where bills are highest and lowest, and how to reduce your bill legally.
Waste Collection: Which bin should you use?
Do you know which bin to use when you're throwing out rubbish, food waste and recycling? The problem of where to throw your waste away can quickly...
How to find Christmas tree recycling near you
Looking for how to safely dispose of your Christmas tree at the end of the festive season? Here's our guide to Christmas tree recycling and...
Estimate your bills with our Utility Bill Calculator (updated October 2024)
The changing energy price cap, as well as regular rises in the cost of everything from Council Tax to broadband bills, has left households across...
Students: here’s what you need to know about council tax exemption
Whether you are heading off to university or college for the first time or switching to new accommodation, remember to register for student Council...
Utility bills in the UK: how are they calculated?
Whether you own or rent a property in the UK, it's important to understand how your utility bills are calculated. Utility bills refer to the various...
Which areas have the UK’s highest Council Tax?
Summary: In 2026/27, council tax for a Band D property ranges from £1,028.21 in Wandsworth to £2,765.02 in Dorset. The table below compares every...
Am I paying too much Council Tax?
Could you be paying too much Council Tax? Your Council Tax bill is based on the value of your property and the area you live in. Add in the possible...
How to get proof of address in the UK
Proof of address is one of the key pieces of ID you'll need while living in the UK. You'll be asked for it when opening a bank account, registering...
How will Council Tax increase in 2024?
Council Tax - the bill paid to local authorities for essential services - is adjusted at the beginning of the Tax Year on April 1st. The new rates...
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