Press release: New Council Tax guide protects most vulnerable households
If you are disabled, have a health condition or are a carer you could be overpaying Council Tax and not even know it, according to a new public guide. read more
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Press release: New Council Tax guide protects most vulnerable households
For the first time the government has produced a practical guide highlighting all the Council Tax discounts and exemptions to ensure families aren’t paying more than their fair share of Council Tax. Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak MP, said: Cou… read more
News story: Education Secretary calls for an end to low value degrees
Universities and higher education providers offering poor value degrees are letting down thousands of students and costing the taxpayer millions, the Education Secretary has warned today (26 May). Damian Hinds has called on institutions to drop or rev… read more
Press release: Housing Minister announces boost for families and high streets as planning red tape is axed
Thousands of homeowners will be able to extend their properties quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application. read more
Press release: Housing Minister announces boost for families and high streets as planning red tape is axed
Thousands of homeowners will be able to extend their properties quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application, under rules made permanent today (25 May 2019). In a wide-reaching package of reforms, rights allowing larger home ext… read more